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LD61 FSU

2011 Kia Ceed

Grey Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

205,486 mi
Last recorded205,486 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Kia Ceed69,337 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD61 FSU
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2025 205,486 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2025 205,486 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2024 169,140 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2024 168,640 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2023 137,528 miles

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

Fail 30 Sep 2023 137,433 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2022 133,844 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2022 133,844 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2021 129,229 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone forward bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner shoulder worn thin. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone forward bush and dibonding. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner shoulder badly worn should replace. (5.2.3 (e))

play in steering rack rod inner joints.

Pass 9 Nov 2020 119,347 miles

O/S/F tyre wearing from inner edge

Pass 29 Nov 2019 107,242 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Nov 2019 107,242 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working Renewed Sidelight Bulb (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Jul 2018 88,071 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2018 88,071 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 29 Jul 2017 70,633 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2016 54,812 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2015 44,990 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2014 31,044 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 FSU is a 2011 Kia Ceed in Grey 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 FSU, 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 FSU registered?

LD61 FSU is a 2011 Kia Ceed, first registered on 22 September 2011.

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