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LC61 JXD

2011 Kia Ceed

Black Petrol 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Oct 2026
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

159,611 mi
Last recorded159,611 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Kia Ceed69,337 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC61 JXD
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 159,611 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Sep 2024 142,260 miles

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

Fail 17 Sep 2024 141,558 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 27 Sep 2023 118,839 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Sep 2023 118,839 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2022 95,299 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Oct 2022 95,299 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jul 2022 95,289 miles

Rear Boot lid component damaged but not likely to cause injury handle (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 18 Jul 2022 95,289 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Boot lid component damaged but not likely to cause injury handle (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Aug 2021 89,346 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2021 89,346 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2020 84,082 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2019 76,276 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Aug 2019 76,276 miles

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Aug 2018 66,906 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Wearing on inside edge. Perishing within tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Wearing on inside edge. Perishing within tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 24 Aug 2018 66,906 miles

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

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

Offside Front Steering column flexible coupling is excessively deteriorated Steering Rack Gaiter Split (2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Wearing on inside edge. Perishing within tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Wearing on inside edge. Perishing within tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2017 56,802 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2016 45,564 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2015 37,725 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2014 27,731 miles

inner edge wear on front tyres

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 JXD is a 2011 Kia Ceed in Black with a 1,582cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 JXD, 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 JXD registered?

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

Is LC61 JXD safe to buy?

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