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LC61 JHL

2011 Kia Ceed

Grey Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

95,864 mi
Last recorded95,864 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Kia Ceed69,337 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2026 95,864 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 9 Jan 2026 95,864 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2025 90,934 miles

offside front brake slightly binding

Pass 23 Jan 2024 85,537 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))

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

Pass 31 Jan 2023 82,190 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2023 82,190 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 19 Jan 2022 77,955 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 21 Jan 2021 73,447 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 20 Jan 2021 73,447 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 31 Jan 2020 69,202 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2020 69,202 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 May 2019 65,180 miles

n/s/f bottom ball joint split, but still preventing the ingress of dirt/water

Fail 17 May 2019 65,180 miles

n/s/f bottom ball joint split, but still preventing the ingress of dirt/water

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 22 May 2018 55,241 miles

All brake disc's lipped and corroded, not yet deemed to have seriously weakened them.

All tyres perishing all over tread.

Front tyres worn close to legal limit.

Rear tyres starting to wear out of shape on inside edge of the tread.

n/s/f lower ball joint cover split, still prevents dirt and water entering.

Pass 22 May 2017 47,176 miles

All tyres starting to perish in the tread

Front brake disc's corroding on inside face

Pass 16 May 2016 38,044 miles

n/s/f lower ball joint dust cover split slightly but not allowing ingress of dirt or water

Pass 26 May 2015 28,887 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 25,222 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 JHL is a 2011 Kia Ceed in Grey 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 JHL, 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 JHL registered?

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

Is LC61 JHL safe to buy?

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