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LD61 FZZ

2011 Kia Ceed

Red Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

51,133 mi
Last recorded51,133 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Kia Ceed69,337 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 51,133 miles

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

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

staining on fuel tank but no signs of a fuel leak

Pass 30 Oct 2024 44,590 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

fuel tank corroded

Fail 25 Oct 2024 44,304 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/45r17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/45r17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

fuel tank corroded

Pass 17 Oct 2023 39,238 miles

fuel tank corroded

Fail 13 Oct 2023 39,075 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

fuel tank corroded

Pass 13 Oct 2022 33,587 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Oct 2022 33,585 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2021 29,450 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2021 29,408 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front wishbone bush excessively worn and seperated from arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Wiper torn (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front wishbone bush excessively worn and seperated from arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Wiper torn (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding Cannot check wheel bearing as cannot turn wheel (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy Slightly rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Wiper smearing

Pass 22 Sep 2020 28,062 miles

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

Fail 22 Sep 2020 28,062 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall dated 2011.. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall dated 2011.. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2019 23,722 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))

Fail 14 Sep 2019 23,721 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

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

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))

Pass 7 Sep 2018 21,568 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2017 19,699 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Outside surface (3.5.1i)

Rear Tyres cracked and perished

Fail 4 Sep 2017 19,697 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre cracked and perished close to legal limits

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Outside surface (3.5.1i)

Rear Tyres cracked and perished

Pass 13 Sep 2016 17,555 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 14,314 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 11,843 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 FZZ is a 2011 Kia Ceed in Red with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 LD61 FZZ, 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 FZZ registered?

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

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The MOT history for LD61 FZZ shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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