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HV61 LGL

2011 Kia Ceed

Silver Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

113,512 mi
Last recorded113,512 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Kia Ceed69,337 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV61 LGL
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 113,512 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 27 Apr 2026 113,512 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 21 Apr 2025 112,572 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Apr 2024 111,187 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Apr 2024 111,187 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen Both sides (3.5 (a))

Pass 2 May 2023 109,968 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2023 109,968 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 27 Sep 2022 109,960 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Steering system fouling (2.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Nov 2021 100,605 miles

Nearside Front Inner c v gaiter seeping grease at shallow end

slight oil leak

Fail 3 Nov 2021 100,529 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect retaining clip for bulb missing (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt gaiter insecure (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner c v gaiter seeping grease at shallow end

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated gaiter seeping grease (5.3.4 (b) (i))

slight oil leak

Pass 6 Nov 2020 92,346 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2019 83,023 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated CV boot leaking from inner clip (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2018 68,582 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Nov 2017 54,427 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2016 47,076 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Sep 2015 37,785 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 24,409 miles

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 LGL is a 2011 Kia Ceed in Silver with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 LGL, 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 LGL registered?

HV61 LGL is a 2011 Kia Ceed, first registered on 23 September 2011.

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