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LC61 PXD

2011 Kia Ceed

Blue Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

151,158 mi
Last recorded151,158 miles
Recorded on30 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Kia Ceed69,337 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC61 PXD
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Pass 30 May 2026 151,158 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2025 147,317 miles

Central Rear Upper Oil leak, but not excessive slight leak turbo area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jun 2025 147,317 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension rod ball joint excessively worn drop link end (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Central Rear Upper Oil leak, but not excessive slight leak turbo area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2024 142,359 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2024 142,358 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2023 139,270 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 14 Jul 2023 139,270 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 4 Nov 2022 134,031 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2022 134,031 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Nov 2021 124,193 miles

Nearside Items removed from driver's view prior to test Sticker in swept area

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45.17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 5 Nov 2021 124,192 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Items removed from driver's view prior to test Sticker in swept area

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45.17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 5 Nov 2020 115,668 miles

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

Fail 5 Nov 2020 115,667 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

both front top mounts slightly tight

Pass 11 Nov 2019 109,717 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2019 109,712 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2018 99,548 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2018 99,546 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge plus cracking 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Nov 2017 88,209 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2017 88,165 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Front Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/45/17 (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 8 Nov 2016 73,027 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2016 73,027 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 20 Nov 2015 55,276 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2015 55,276 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2014 36,283 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 PXD is a 2011 Kia Ceed in Blue with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

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 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 PXD, 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 PXD registered?

LC61 PXD is a 2011 Kia Ceed, first registered on 29 November 2011.

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