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HV61 LGJ

2011 Kia Ceed

Silver Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jan 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

171,386 mi
Last recorded171,386 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Kia Ceed69,337 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV61 LGJ
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 171,386 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2025 150,074 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2024 129,634 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2023 110,510 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge wearing. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear handbrake binding slightly.

Fail 20 Jan 2023 110,510 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge wearing. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear handbrake binding slightly.

Pass 14 Jan 2022 98,113 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx. 2,000 miles remaining if tyre pressure maintained. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also wearing inner edge,tyre should wear out before it becomes an issue. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx.2,000 miles remaining if tyre pressure maintained. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing as per n/s/r (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 14 Jan 2022 98,113 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx. 2,000 miles remaining if tyre pressure maintained. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also wearing inner edge,tyre should wear out before it becomes an issue. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx.2,000 miles remaining if tyre pressure maintained. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing as per n/s/r (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Jan 2021 90,128 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2021 90,128 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 22 Jan 2020 83,597 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2019 68,860 miles

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

under tray & floor covers fitted

Fail 22 Jan 2019 68,860 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

under tray & floor covers fitted

Pass 25 Jan 2018 57,245 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2018 57,245 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Sep 2017 56,807 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 13 Sep 2017 56,807 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 13 Sep 2016 53,995 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Sep 2015 50,818 miles

baby seats fitted

covers fitted

Pass 5 Sep 2014 43,196 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2014 43,196 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

How Reliable is the Kia Ceed?

Based on 1,665,385 MOT tests across 147,843 vehicles.

76.1%
Pass Rate
6,838
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
147,843
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 17,111
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 10,158
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 10,091
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HV61 LGJ is a 2011 Kia Ceed in Silver with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

Across all 2011 Kia Ceed models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.5% with a typical mileage of 69,337 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Kia Ceed fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 17,111 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HV61 LGJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kia Ceed typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 15 years old, this Kia Ceed is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was HV61 LGJ registered?

HV61 LGJ is a 2011 Kia Ceed, first registered on 15 September 2011.

Is HV61 LGJ safe to buy?

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