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LC61 JKF

2011 Kia Ceed

Silver Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

86,516 mi
Last recorded86,516 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Kia Ceed69,337 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 86,516 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jan 2025 82,868 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2024 78,822 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2023 73,684 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2023 73,684 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2022 69,693 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2022 69,693 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Dec 2020 67,176 miles

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

Fail 16 Dec 2020 67,176 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 27 Jun 2019 58,763 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre is touching 2mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge worn and tyre is down to 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre also down to 2mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 27 Jun 2019 58,763 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre is touching 2mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge worn and tyre is down to 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre also down to 2mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Jun 2018 50,580 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Under trays fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 28 Jun 2017 40,458 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 27 Jun 2017 40,458 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Jul 2016 32,228 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 28,877 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2014 22,290 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 JKF is a 2011 Kia Ceed in Silver with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 JKF, 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 JKF registered?

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

Is LC61 JKF safe to buy?

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