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LD61 FZT

2011 Kia Ceed

Red Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

103,353 mi
Last recorded103,353 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Kia Ceed69,337 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD61 FZT
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 103,353 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play both (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

high parking brake lever travel

slight corrosion underside

Pass 17 Jan 2025 101,815 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2024 100,246 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre treads starting to step both sides

Pass 23 Jan 2023 98,671 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre tread heavily stepped. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both. (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 19 Jan 2023 98,670 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm front bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre tread heavily stepped. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both. (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 17 Jan 2022 97,775 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2021 96,815 miles

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

Play in lower universal joint on steering column

Fail 7 Jan 2021 96,815 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Play in lower universal joint on steering column

Pass 8 Jan 2020 91,774 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2019 72,929 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2019 72,927 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2018 56,851 miles

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

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 5 Jan 2017 43,324 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2016 29,910 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 21,222 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 FZT is a 2011 Kia Ceed in Red with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FZT, 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 FZT registered?

LD61 FZT is a 2011 Kia Ceed, first registered on 23 September 2011.

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