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LC61 JJL

2011 Kia Ceed

Silver Petrol 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

120,659 mi
Last recorded120,659 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Kia Ceed69,337 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC61 JJL
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 120,659 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2025 113,821 miles
Fail 2 May 2025 113,819 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2023 109,424 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))

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

Fail 1 Nov 2023 109,422 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (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))

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

Pass 20 Oct 2022 103,979 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2021 97,248 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 14 Oct 2020 91,953 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2020 91,953 miles

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2019 85,836 miles

Engine Under tray fitted.

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Condensation in lamp unit. (4.1.4 (b))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Oct 2019 85,836 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Detached and leaking. (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Engine Under tray fitted.

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Leaking slightly. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Condensation in lamp unit. (4.1.4 (b))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2018 77,245 miles

Nearside Front Inner Cv boot leaking grease

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

Undertray and engine cover fitted

Fail 23 Oct 2018 77,245 miles

Nearside Front Inner Cv boot leaking grease

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Undertray and engine cover fitted

Pass 19 Oct 2017 66,873 miles

Engine cover & Undertray fitted

Front Inner Both CV Boot clips loose

Offside Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Fail 19 Oct 2017 66,873 miles

Engine cover & Undertray fitted

Front Inner Both CV Boot clips loose

Offside Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Smearing (8.2.2)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2016 57,359 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 16 Oct 2015 45,959 miles

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

Offside wiper split

Pass 22 Oct 2014 33,743 miles

both rear tyres slightly stepped on inner tread

rear pads worn

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 JJL is a 2011 Kia Ceed in Silver with a 1,582cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 JJL, 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 JJL registered?

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

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