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LC61 JEU

2011 Kia Ceed

Grey Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

169,377 mi
Last recorded169,377 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Kia Ceed69,337 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC61 JEU
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 169,377 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view windscreen cracked NS to OS (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2024 168,609 miles

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

slight play front lower ball joints

Pass 11 Oct 2023 167,848 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 9 Oct 2023 167,848 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 10 Oct 2022 165,865 miles

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

Fail 10 Oct 2022 165,865 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2021 163,607 miles

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Front Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Oct 2021 163,607 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Front Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Sep 2020 158,514 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Aug 2019 153,139 miles

Front Inner Both Front Inner CV Boots Leaking

Handbrake Has Little Reserve Travel

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Slight Play In Steering Rack ()

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Rear Tyres Wearing On Edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Aug 2018 132,668 miles

Front Both tyres have slight worn edges

Front Engine Cover & Undertray Fitted

Front Inner Both CV Boot clips loose

Rear Both tyres have stepped treads

Fail 11 Aug 2018 132,668 miles

Front Both tyres have slight worn edges

Front Engine Cover & Undertray Fitted

Front Inner Both CV Boot clips loose

Rear Both tyres have stepped treads

Rear Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment (1.1.15 (f))

Pass 26 Aug 2017 112,083 miles

Engine cover & Undertray

Front Inner Both CV Boot clips slightly loose

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed Slightly (5.2.2b)

Pass 13 Aug 2016 88,742 miles

1. Engine cover fitted 2. Under tray fitted

Offside Rear Tyre has slight cracks all round tread

Rear Both rear tyres have stepped treads

Rear Both rear tyres worn inner edges

Pass 8 Sep 2015 67,138 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 46,393 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 JEU is a 2011 Kia Ceed in Grey 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 JEU, 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 LC61 JEU registered?

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

Is LC61 JEU safe to buy?

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