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Kia Ceed

Silver · Diesel · 2011 · 1,582 cc

LS61 FCUMOT history

LS61 FCU is a silver diesel Kia Ceed first used on 27 Sept 2011. Its MOT is valid until 9 Aug 2027 and it has passed 13 of 20 MOT tests, with 227,377 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Aug 2026.

LS61 FCU 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 Aug 2027
Mileage
227,377 mi
At MOT on 5 Aug 2026
MOT tests
20
13 passed · 7 failed
Per year
15,333 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS61 FCU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Ceed
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,582 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
27 Sept 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS61 FCU was last recorded at 227,377 miles on 5 Aug 2026, 11,958 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
215,419 miles · 5 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
11,958 miles
Average per year
15,333 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 227,377 miles
  • 2025 – 215,419 miles
  • 2024 – 204,282 miles
  • 2023 – 192,329 miles
  • 2022 – 178,781 miles
  • 2021 – 169,189 miles
  • 2020 – 166,742 miles
  • 2019 – 151,852 miles
  • 2018 – 131,366 miles
  • 2017 – 113,283 miles
  • 2016 – 86,038 miles
  • 2015 – 57,118 miles
  • 2014 – 43,470 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass227,377 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryTowbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022

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.

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2024

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2024

  • Nearside Front Position lamp not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2026

  • Tow bar corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

20 tests since 7 Aug 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass227,377 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    227,377 miles
    Test number
    442939232549
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryTowbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))

  2. Fail227,377 miles (+11,958)1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    227,377 miles
    Test number
    644787010649
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryTowbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))

  3. Pass215,419 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    215,419 miles
    Test number
    613953312973
    • AdvisoryTow bar corroded

  4. Fail215,418 miles (+11,136)1 dangerous3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    215,418 miles
    Test number
    905780887316
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTow bar corroded

  5. Pass204,282 miles16 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    204,282 miles
    Test number
    933055525047
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryTowbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))

  6. Fail204,280 miles (+11,951)2 major16 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    204,280 miles
    Test number
    779683115162
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryTowbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))

  7. Pass192,329 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    192,329 miles
    Test number
    357763926329
    • AdvisoryCORROSION BECOMING ESTABLISHED TO VARIOUS PARTS OF SUSPENSION AND RIGID BRAKE PIPES-WILL REQUIRE ATTENTION IN FUTURE.

  8. Fail192,329 miles (+13,548)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    192,329 miles
    Test number
    181025778937
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCORROSION BECOMING ESTABLISHED TO VARIOUS PARTS OF SUSPENSION AND RIGID BRAKE PIPES-WILL REQUIRE ATTENTION IN FUTURE.

  9. Pass178,781 miles (+9,592)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    178,781 miles
    Test number
    964011801356
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryTowbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))

  10. Pass169,189 miles (+2,447)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    169,189 miles
    Test number
    479523177409
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass166,742 miles10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    166,742 miles
    Test number
    229988731560
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

  12. Fail166,742 miles (+14,890)1 dangerous10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,742 miles
    Test number
    949787492652
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

  13. Pass151,852 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    151,852 miles
    Test number
    489764828996
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive engine oil sweating from intercooler (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  14. Fail151,852 miles (+20,486)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,852 miles
    Test number
    802379615809
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive engine oil sweating from intercooler (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  15. Pass131,366 miles (+18,083)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    131,366 miles
    Test number
    323000660101
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySlight play in the steering rack

  16. Pass113,283 miles (+27,245)
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    113,283 miles
    Test number
    130742427392

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass86,038 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    86,038 miles
    Test number
    519408301724
    • AdvisoryBoth front wipers poor wipe

  18. Fail86,038 miles (+28,920)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,038 miles
    Test number
    325208239835
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryBoth front wipers poor wipe

  19. Pass57,118 miles (+13,648)1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    57,118 miles
    Test number
    177798105218
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  20. Pass43,470 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    43,470 miles
    Test number
    556879314262

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS61 FCU

Does LS61 FCU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS61 FCU is valid until 9 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS61 FCU?
The MOT on LS61 FCU is valid until 9 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS61 FCU done?
LS61 FCU was recorded at 227,377 miles at its MOT on 5 Aug 2026, an average of 15,333 miles a year.
Has LS61 FCU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS61 FCU has failed 7 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on LS61 FCU 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 LS61 FCU find?
LS61 FCU passed its latest MOT on 5 Aug 2026 with 2 advisories: offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; towbar component corroded, but not excessively.

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