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Kia Ceed

Silver · Diesel · 2012 · 1,582 cc

LC61 VYJMOT history

LC61 VYJ is a silver diesel Kia Ceed first used on 6 Jan 2012. Its MOT is valid until 9 Sept 2027 and it has passed 13 of 17 MOT tests, with 48,345 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Aug 2026.

LC61 VYJ silver Kia Ceed – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Kia Ceed, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 9 Sept 2027
Mileage
48,345 mi
At MOT on 18 Aug 2026
MOT tests
17
13 passed · 4 failed
Per year
2,444 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LC61 VYJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Ceed
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,582 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
6 Jan 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LC61 VYJ was last recorded at 48,345 miles on 18 Aug 2026, 642 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
47,703 miles · 2 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
642 miles
Average per year
2,444 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 48,345 miles
  • 2025 – 47,703 miles
  • 2024 – 47,223 miles
  • 2023 – 46,650 miles
  • 2022 – 45,528 miles
  • 2021 – 44,674 miles
  • 2020 – 43,436 miles
  • 2019 – 42,916 miles
  • 2018 – 40,224 miles
  • 2017 – 36,156 miles
  • 2016 – 31,806 miles
  • 2014 – 19,795 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass48,345 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Lower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured wing (4.4.3 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

17 tests since 13 Dec 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass48,345 miles11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    48,345 miles
    Test number
    230625789497
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured wing (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. Fail48,344 miles (+641)2 major11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,344 miles
    Test number
    668987398390
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorFront Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured wing (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. Pass47,703 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    47,703 miles
    Test number
    165790999782
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  4. Fail47,703 miles (+480)1 dangerous9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,703 miles
    Test number
    727355077458
    • DangerousNearside Rear Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  5. Pass47,223 miles (+573)1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    47,223 miles
    Test number
    581399408900
    • MinorNearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  6. Pass46,650 miles (+1,122)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    46,650 miles
    Test number
    465503545791

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass45,528 miles (+854)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    45,528 miles
    Test number
    461847681809
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  8. Pass44,674 miles (+1,238)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    44,674 miles
    Test number
    495294403314

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass43,436 miles (+520)
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    43,436 miles
    Test number
    728884973493

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass42,916 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    42,916 miles
    Test number
    411488708155
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  11. Fail42,915 miles (+2,691)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,915 miles
    Test number
    439944261646
    • MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  12. Pass40,224 miles (+4,068)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    40,224 miles
    Test number
    194293682305

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass36,156 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    36,156 miles
    Test number
    556091595241
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  14. Fail36,156 miles (+4,350)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,156 miles
    Test number
    709878199974
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  15. Pass31,806 miles (+5,046)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    31,806 miles
    Test number
    392545686749
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  16. Pass26,760 miles (+6,965)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    26,760 miles
    Test number
    445435203419

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass19,795 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    19,795 miles
    Test number
    375697644302

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LC61 VYJ

Does LC61 VYJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LC61 VYJ is valid until 9 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LC61 VYJ?
The MOT on LC61 VYJ is valid until 9 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LC61 VYJ done?
LC61 VYJ was recorded at 48,345 miles at its MOT on 18 Aug 2026, an average of 2,444 miles a year.
Has LC61 VYJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LC61 VYJ has failed 4 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on LC61 VYJ ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on LC61 VYJ find?
LC61 VYJ passed its latest MOT on 18 Aug 2026 with 11 advisories: front lower steering column universal joint has slight wear or play; nearside front side repeater slightly discoloured wing; nearside rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 8 more.

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