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LB61 EMK

2011 Kia Ceed

Black Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2023
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

167,623 mi
Last recorded167,623 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2022
Typical for 2011 Kia Ceed69,337 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB61 EMK
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2022 167,623 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both+wearing on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated link rod (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Nov 2021 156,393 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing +wearing on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear brakes+handbrake getting low on effort

Fail 2 Nov 2021 156,257 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear brakes+handbrake getting low on effort

Pass 23 Oct 2020 147,642 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2020 147,642 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Pass 22 May 2019 135,959 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip just outside drivers view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 22 May 2019 135,959 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bottom arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip just outside drivers view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2018 118,429 miles
Fail 24 May 2018 118,429 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre misshaped

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Jun 2017 101,882 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2017 101,882 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2016 83,911 miles
Fail 24 May 2016 83,911 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2015 62,023 miles

Offside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 EMK is a 2011 Kia Ceed in Black with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 EMK, 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 EMK registered?

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

Is LB61 EMK safe to buy?

The MOT history for LB61 EMK shows 14 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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