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LB61 EJV

2011 Kia Ceed

Black Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Dec 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

76,813 mi
Last recorded76,813 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Kia Ceed69,337 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB61 EJV
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 76,813 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 16 Dec 2025 76,813 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2024 72,133 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

fuel filler pipe perished

Pass 22 Dec 2023 68,939 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Dec 2022 66,339 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2021 64,972 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2021 64,972 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2020 59,525 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2019 56,317 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2018 49,076 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Dec 2017 41,537 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2017 41,537 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm EORN TO CORE (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 8 Dec 2016 36,424 miles

Front BOTH FRONT TYRES WON CLOSE TO CORE

Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH FRONT LOWER ARM FRONT BUSHES WORN (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Dec 2015 28,963 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2014 22,088 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 EJV is a 2011 Kia Ceed in Black with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 EJV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LB61 EJV registered?

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

Is LB61 EJV safe to buy?

The MOT history for LB61 EJV shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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