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Silver · Diesel · 2013 · 1,582 cc

T21 JDLMOT history

T21 JDL is a silver diesel Kia Ceed first used on 19 Jul 2013. Its MOT is valid until 9 Jan 2027 and it has passed 10 of 16 MOT tests, with 150,691 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 9 Jan 2027
Mileage
150,691 mi
At MOT on 8 Jan 2026
MOT tests
16
10 passed · 6 failed
Per year
13,086 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T21 JDL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Ceed
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,582 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
19 Jul 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
8 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T21 JDL was last recorded at 150,691 miles on 8 Jan 2026, 12,469 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Jan 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 9 Jan 2025: 138,222 miles, lower than 138,272 miles on 8 Jan 2025.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
138,222 miles · 9 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
12,469 miles
Average per year
13,086 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 150,691 miles
  • 2025 – 138,222 miles
  • 2024 – 126,787 miles
  • 2023 – 112,548 miles
  • 2022 – 101,553 miles
  • 2021 – 93,048 miles
  • 2020 – 84,514 miles
  • 2019 – 66,342 miles
  • 2017 – 41,502 miles
  • 2016 – 26,732 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass150,691 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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.

  • Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2017–2022

  • Cant check under neath due to under tray

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2019

  • Items removed from driver's view prior to test Dash cam removed

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All rear suspension arms corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear trailing arm bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Rear Rear fog lamp not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2025

Full MOT history

16 tests since 19 Jul 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass150,691 miles (+12,469)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    150,691 miles
    Test number
    580372115099
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass138,222 miles (-50)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    138,222 miles
    Test number
    564259301098
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test Dash cam removed
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All rear suspension arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Fail138,272 miles (+11,485)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,272 miles
    Test number
    621696915944
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cut in the outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorRear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test Dash cam removed
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All rear suspension arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass126,787 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    126,787 miles
    Test number
    428063382923

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail126,787 miles (+14,239)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,787 miles
    Test number
    696171855732
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass112,548 miles (+10,995)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    112,548 miles
    Test number
    105799269426
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm legal limit 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass101,553 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    101,553 miles
    Test number
    850704179102
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  8. Fail101,551 miles (+8,503)1 dangerous3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,551 miles
    Test number
    583385960793
    • DangerousFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  9. Pass93,048 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    93,048 miles
    Test number
    692201890304
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  10. Fail93,048 miles (+8,534)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,048 miles
    Test number
    836153910129
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  11. Pass84,514 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    84,514 miles
    Test number
    468680785455
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  12. Fail84,514 miles (+18,172)2 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,514 miles
    Test number
    257973365140
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  13. Pass66,342 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    66,342 miles
    Test number
    307079372268
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryCant check under neath due to under tray

  14. Fail66,342 miles (+24,840)2 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,342 miles
    Test number
    487211854792
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryCant check under neath due to under tray

  15. Pass41,502 miles (+14,770)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    41,502 miles
    Test number
    943681229053
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryCant check under neath due to under tray

  16. Pass26,732 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    26,732 miles
    Test number
    439365450227

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T21 JDL

Does T21 JDL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T21 JDL is valid until 9 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on T21 JDL?
The MOT on T21 JDL is valid until 9 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T21 JDL done?
T21 JDL was recorded at 150,691 miles at its MOT on 8 Jan 2026, an average of 13,086 miles a year.
Has T21 JDL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T21 JDL has failed 6 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on T21 JDL ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 9 Jan 2025. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T21 JDL find?
T21 JDL passed its latest MOT on 8 Jan 2026 with 1 advisory: offside rear anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play.

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