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LD61 DFZ

2011 Kia Ceed

Silver Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

97,719 mi
Last recorded97,719 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Kia Ceed69,337 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD61 DFZ
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 97,719 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2025 97,717 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 6 Sep 2024 86,090 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2023 82,614 miles

nearside front inner cv gaiter slight perishing

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 6 Sep 2022 79,134 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2022 79,134 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 7 Sep 2021 76,038 miles

all wipers worn

Fail 6 Sep 2021 76,038 miles

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

all wipers worn

Pass 4 Sep 2020 72,672 miles

all brakes worn and slight shudder from rear discs

all suspension arm bushes perrished

Pass 4 Sep 2019 70,163 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2019 70,163 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Sep 2018 68,570 miles

Nearside Rear tyre nail in tread and 3mm

Offside Front head lamp pattern poor

Pass 11 Sep 2017 65,432 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 58,534 miles

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

Rear discs heavily lipped and pads low

Rear tyres perished on sidewalls and worn on inner edges

Fail 8 Sep 2016 58,534 miles

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

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

Rear discs heavily lipped and pads low

Rear tyres perished on sidewalls and worn on inner edges

Pass 7 Sep 2015 48,934 miles

all brake pads approx. 4mm

park brake effort near limit and poor reserve advise re work

Fail 7 Sep 2015 48,933 miles

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

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

all brake pads approx. 4mm

front tyres worn on inner edges advise alignment

park brake effort near limit and poor reserve advise re work

Pass 11 Sep 2014 39,390 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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LD61 DFZ is a 2011 Kia Ceed in Silver with a 1,582cc diesel 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 LD61 DFZ, 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 LD61 DFZ registered?

LD61 DFZ is a 2011 Kia Ceed, first registered on 18 October 2011.

Is LD61 DFZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LD61 DFZ shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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