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LC61 HVM

2011 Kia Ceed

Black Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

140,434 mi
Last recorded140,434 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2026
Typical for 2011 Kia Ceed69,337 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC61 HVM
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2026 140,434 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2025 132,800 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2024 122,933 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2024 122,933 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Sep 2023 115,797 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2022 112,602 miles

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

Offside Rear TYRE WORN UNEVENLY INNER

Fail 27 Sep 2022 112,602 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear TYRE WORN UNEVENLY INNER

Pass 2 Nov 2021 101,625 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2021 101,623 miles

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2020 89,640 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2019 78,123 miles

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

Fail 2 Nov 2019 78,123 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2018 64,835 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2018 64,835 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Nov 2017 54,829 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2016 42,659 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 31,896 miles

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

emissions to low to measure

Pass 23 Oct 2014 22,322 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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LC61 HVM is a 2011 Kia Ceed in Black with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 LC61 HVM, 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 HVM registered?

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

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The MOT history for LC61 HVM shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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