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LD61 GDJ

2011 Kia Ceed

Silver Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

78,505 mi
Last recorded78,505 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Kia Ceed69,337 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 78,505 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s/r n/s/r (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 1 Dec 2025 78,503 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s/r n/s/r (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Nov 2024 74,553 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Oct 2024 73,767 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Oct 2024 73,767 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Oct 2023 66,262 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Oct 2022 57,484 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2021 53,081 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2020 51,098 miles

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

Fail 21 Sep 2020 51,098 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2019 47,714 miles

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

Fail 3 Sep 2019 47,714 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55 zr 16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 Sep 2018 42,325 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2018 42,325 miles

Rear Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 25 Sep 2017 38,348 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear tyre slightly cracking

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

Pass 26 Sep 2016 31,617 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Sep 2015 25,194 miles

Cracking in nsr tyre sidewall

Cracking in osf tyre sidewall

Nsf tyre cracking

Undertrays fitted

Fail 25 Sep 2015 25,194 miles

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

Cracking in nsr tyre sidewall

Cracking in osf tyre sidewall

Nsf tyre cracking

Undertrays fitted

Pass 1 Sep 2014 18,663 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside rear tyre cracked/perished

Rear wiper blade split

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 GDJ is a 2011 Kia Ceed in Silver with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 GDJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LD61 GDJ registered?

LD61 GDJ is a 2011 Kia Ceed, first registered on 26 September 2011.

Is LD61 GDJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LD61 GDJ shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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