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LB61 EFC

2011 Kia Ceed

Silver Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Dec 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

88,151 mi
Last recorded88,151 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Kia Ceed69,337 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB61 EFC
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 88,151 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 1 Dec 2025 88,151 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 16 Dec 2024 84,100 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))

Fail 16 Dec 2024 84,100 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))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 14 Dec 2023 80,580 miles

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

both rear coil springs corroded

hand brake lever has a lot of travel

Pass 29 Dec 2022 76,471 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slight sepage (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slight sepage (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre outer edge (non repairable) 205/55R 16 91V ()

Underside components generally surface corroded

Fail 29 Dec 2022 76,471 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slight sepage (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slight sepage (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre outer edge (non repairable) 205/55R 16 91V ()

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

Underside components generally surface corroded

Pass 17 Dec 2021 72,326 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slight sepage of greese (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Under side and components generally surface corroded

Fail 17 Dec 2021 72,326 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Badly perished and splitting 205/55R16 91V (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slight sepage of greese (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Under side and components generally surface corroded

Pass 17 Dec 2020 70,020 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated Safety catch stiff (oiled on test) (3.1 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slight seepage (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Under side and components surface corroded

Fail 17 Dec 2020 70,019 miles

Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment Hand brake lever high free travel (1.1.15 (f))

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated Safety catch stiff (oiled on test) (3.1 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slight seepage (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Under side and components surface corroded

Pass 13 Dec 2019 67,539 miles

Offside Front Inner cv boot has slight seepage of greese

Fail 13 Dec 2019 67,539 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Offside Front Inner cv boot has slight seepage of greese

Rear Brakes dragging slightly

Pass 21 Dec 2018 58,641 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2017 50,139 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 22 Dec 2017 50,138 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 2 Dec 2016 41,315 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2015 31,082 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2014 19,158 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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LB61 EFC is a 2011 Kia Ceed in Silver with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 LB61 EFC, 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 LB61 EFC registered?

LB61 EFC is a 2011 Kia Ceed, first registered on 23 December 2011.

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