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Kia Ceed

Grey · Diesel · 2011 · 1,582 cc

LM11 GKJMOT history

LM11 GKJ is a grey diesel Kia Ceed first used on 25 Jun 2011. Its MOT is valid until 30 Apr 2027 and it has passed 13 of 20 MOT tests, with 78,905 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 May 2026.

LM11 GKJ grey Kia Ceed – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Kia Ceed, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 30 Apr 2027
Mileage
78,905 mi
At MOT on 1 May 2026
MOT tests
20
13 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,847 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM11 GKJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Ceed
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,582 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
25 Jun 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
1 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM11 GKJ was last recorded at 78,905 miles on 1 May 2026, 1,606 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
77,299 miles · 9 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
1,606 miles
Average per year
4,847 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 78,905 miles
  • 2025 – 77,299 miles
  • 2024 – 73,115 miles
  • 2023 – 69,137 miles
  • 2022 – 65,322 miles
  • 2021 – 61,045 miles
  • 2020 – 57,947 miles
  • 2019 – 54,015 miles
  • 2018 – 50,392 miles
  • 2017 – 46,621 miles
  • 2016 – 40,038 miles
  • 2015 – 30,421 miles
  • 2014 – 21,276 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass78,905 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor8 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2023

Full MOT history

20 tests since 10 Jun 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass78,905 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    78,905 miles
    Test number
    648369921208

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail78,903 miles (+1,604)2 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,903 miles
    Test number
    790207732153
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass77,299 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    77,299 miles
    Test number
    334777123137
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Fail77,299 miles (+4,184)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,299 miles
    Test number
    737487879567
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass73,115 miles (+3,978)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    73,115 miles
    Test number
    571561475944
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement on limit (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement on limit (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass69,137 miles (+46)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    69,137 miles
    Test number
    563194132750
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail69,091 miles (+3,769)1 major2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,091 miles
    Test number
    971808407668
    • MajorFront Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass65,322 miles2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    65,322 miles
    Test number
    503105238364
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread recommend replacement (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Fail65,322 miles (+4,277)1 repaired2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,322 miles
    Test number
    518087524909
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread recommend replacement (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass61,045 miles (+37)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    61,045 miles
    Test number
    398746046908
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside non obligatory fog lamp not working
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  11. Fail61,008 miles (+3,061)4 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,008 miles
    Test number
    666351323706
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))
    • MajorRear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside non obligatory fog lamp not working
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  12. Pass57,947 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    57,947 miles
    Test number
    667587599626
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  13. Fail57,947 miles (+3,932)2 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,947 miles
    Test number
    231952545686
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working intermittent (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  14. Pass54,015 miles1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    54,015 miles
    Test number
    949606825485
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm, worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm, worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  15. Fail54,015 miles (+3,623)1 repaired1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,015 miles
    Test number
    801538762183
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm, worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm, worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  16. Pass50,392 miles (+3,771)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2019
    Odometer
    50,392 miles
    Test number
    734231105837
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres deteriorated

  17. Pass46,621 miles (+6,583)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    46,621 miles
    Test number
    946497989317
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass40,038 miles (+9,617)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    40,038 miles
    Test number
    412852151744
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass30,421 miles (+9,145)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    30,421 miles
    Test number
    988418645184

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass21,276 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    21,276 miles
    Test number
    886741564128

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM11 GKJ

Does LM11 GKJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM11 GKJ is valid until 30 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LM11 GKJ?
The MOT on LM11 GKJ is valid until 30 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM11 GKJ done?
LM11 GKJ was recorded at 78,905 miles at its MOT on 1 May 2026, an average of 4,847 miles a year.
Has LM11 GKJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM11 GKJ has failed 7 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 1 May 2026.
Has the mileage on LM11 GKJ 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 LM11 GKJ find?
LM11 GKJ passed its latest MOT on 1 May 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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