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LC61 HZY

2011 Kia Ceed

Silver Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

49,492 mi
Last recorded49,492 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Kia Ceed69,337 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC61 HZY
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 49,492 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2024 44,392 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Nov 2023 40,123 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Nov 2023 40,052 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2022 35,737 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2021 31,841 miles

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 18 Dec 2021 31,824 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 7 Dec 2020 27,094 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2019 23,240 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2018 21,165 miles

Windscreen wipers effectiveness is poor. Worn blades &/or greasy screen.

Pass 26 Oct 2017 18,308 miles

Offside Rear bumper has damage no sharp edges

Offside Rear fog light lens cracked

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear tyre cracking on edges/centre/outer sidewalls

Fail 26 Oct 2017 18,308 miles

Offside Front Track rod end loose nut loose!!! (2.2.B.1d)

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

Nearside Front tyre very perished/cracking on centre/edges outer sidewall/ recommend replace

Offside Rear bumper has damage no sharp edges

Offside Rear fog light lens cracked

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear tyre cracking on edges/centre/outer sidewalls

Pass 18 Oct 2016 15,238 miles

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

Fail 18 Oct 2016 15,237 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both sides (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2015 12,019 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2014 8,488 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

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 HZY is a 2011 Kia Ceed in Silver with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HZY, 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 HZY registered?

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

Is LC61 HZY safe to buy?

The MOT history for LC61 HZY shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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