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LC61 HTX

2011 Kia Ceed

Red Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

174,277 mi
Last recorded174,277 miles
Recorded on2 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Kia Ceed69,337 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC61 HTX
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 May 2026 174,277 miles

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

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

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 26 Mar 2025 161,244 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2024 149,207 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2023 133,671 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2022 123,715 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2020 108,912 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2019 101,546 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated leaking grease a little (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2018 90,619 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 5 Oct 2018 90,616 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 24 Oct 2017 82,047 miles

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

ns inner driveshaft gator leaking grease

Fail 23 Oct 2017 82,002 miles

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

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

ns inner driveshaft gator leaking grease

osr tyre cracking

Pass 29 Oct 2016 74,402 miles

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

both rear tyres feathered & perishing

Fail 29 Oct 2016 74,402 miles

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

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

both rear tyres feathered & perishing

Pass 23 Oct 2015 61,037 miles

grease emitting from n/s/f inner cv gaitor outer clip

Fail 22 Oct 2015 61,024 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

grease emitting from n/s/f inner cv gaitor outer clip

Pass 25 Oct 2014 44,845 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 25 Oct 2014 44,845 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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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LC61 HTX is a 2011 Kia Ceed in Red with a 1,582cc diesel 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 LC61 HTX, 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 LC61 HTX registered?

LC61 HTX is a 2011 Kia Ceed, first registered on 31 October 2011.

Is LC61 HTX safe to buy?

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