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Kia Ceed

Grey · Petrol · 2009 · 1,591 cc

LR09 MLUMOT history

LR09 MLU is a grey petrol Kia Ceed first used on 1 Apr 2009. Its MOT is valid until 3 Apr 2027 and it has passed 15 of 17 MOT tests, with 36,952 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Mar 2026.

LR09 MLU grey Kia Ceed – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 3 Apr 2027
Mileage
36,952 mi
At MOT on 24 Mar 2026
MOT tests
17
15 passed · 2 failed
Per year
1,820 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR09 MLU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Ceed
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,591 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
1 Apr 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR09 MLU was last recorded at 36,952 miles on 24 Mar 2026, 1,961 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
34,991 miles · 21 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
1,961 miles
Average per year
1,820 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 36,952 miles
  • 2025 – 34,991 miles
  • 2024 – 33,463 miles
  • 2023 – 31,188 miles
  • 2022 – 29,744 miles
  • 2021 – 29,049 miles
  • 2020 – 28,633 miles
  • 2019 – 27,300 miles
  • 2018 – 25,790 miles
  • 2017 – 23,514 miles
  • 2016 – 21,159 miles
  • 2015 – 18,631 miles
  • 2014 – 16,183 miles
  • 2013 – 13,851 miles
  • 2012 – 11,364 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass36,952 miles
  • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

17 tests since 2 Mar 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass36,952 miles (+1,961)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    36,952 miles
    Test number
    863174951769
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass34,991 miles (+1,528)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    34,991 miles
    Test number
    545610345834
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn/wearing unevenly

  3. Pass33,463 miles (+2,275)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    33,463 miles
    Test number
    586803174479
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass31,188 miles (+1,444)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    31,188 miles
    Test number
    714684191021

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass29,744 miles (+695)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    29,744 miles
    Test number
    765501965752

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass29,049 miles (+416)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    29,049 miles
    Test number
    913438793476
    • AdvisoryOffside front inner CV boot has slight leak
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass28,633 miles (+1,333)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    28,633 miles
    Test number
    768028803675
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  8. Pass27,300 miles (+1,510)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    27,300 miles
    Test number
    489670727291
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass25,790 miles (+2,276)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    25,790 miles
    Test number
    881598703926

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass23,514 miles (+2,355)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    23,514 miles
    Test number
    328319051147

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass21,159 miles (+280)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    21,159 miles
    Test number
    532123261533

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail20,879 miles (+2,248)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,879 miles
    Test number
    476068979396
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  13. Pass18,631 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    18,631 miles
    Test number
    335297485097
    • NoteBoth front tyres tread cracking outer edges & close to wear indicators
    • NoteBoth rear tyres outer side walls cracking

  14. Fail18,631 miles (+2,448)2 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,631 miles
    Test number
    839487585052
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NoteBoth front tyres tread cracking outer edges & close to wear indicators
    • NoteBoth rear tyres outer side walls cracking

  15. Pass16,183 miles (+2,332)1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    16,183 miles
    Test number
    116627484081
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteNearside front tyre slight perishing
    • NoteNearside rear tyre slight perishing
    • NoteOffside front tyre slight perishing
    • NoteOffside rear tyre slight perishing

  16. Pass13,851 miles (+2,487)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    13,851 miles
    Test number
    688436083020

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass11,364 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    11,364 miles
    Test number
    438712162048

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR09 MLU

Does LR09 MLU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR09 MLU is valid until 3 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR09 MLU?
The MOT on LR09 MLU is valid until 3 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR09 MLU done?
LR09 MLU was recorded at 36,952 miles at its MOT on 24 Mar 2026, an average of 1,820 miles a year.
Has LR09 MLU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR09 MLU has failed 2 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Mar 2016.
Has the mileage on LR09 MLU 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 LR09 MLU find?
LR09 MLU passed its latest MOT on 24 Mar 2026 with 4 advisories: coil spring corroded both rear; items removed from driver's view prior to test; oil leak, but not excessive, and 1 more.

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