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LD61 GZU

2011 Kia Ceed

Red Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

124,532 mi
Last recorded124,532 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2026
Typical for 2011 Kia Ceed69,337 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2026 124,532 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Sep 2025 115,956 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2024 108,417 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2023 100,468 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 15 Sep 2023 100,465 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2022 92,737 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 23 Sep 2021 89,850 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2020 86,910 miles

Rear Both springs corroded

Fail 18 Sep 2020 86,905 miles

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

Rear Both springs corroded

Pass 20 Sep 2019 81,075 miles

both rear tyres worn on innere edges and perrished

n/s f tyre worn on outer edge

slight damage to front reg plate

slight play at both front steering side arms

Pass 4 Sep 2018 69,036 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 7 Sep 2017 58,363 miles

Front number plate cracked

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 4 Sep 2017 58,326 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Front number plate cracked

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre showing signs off going out of shape

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 20 Sep 2016 47,704 miles

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 20 Sep 2016 47,701 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 16 Sep 2015 37,626 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre irregular wear

Pass 23 Sep 2014 26,854 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 GZU is a 2011 Kia Ceed in Red with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 GZU, 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 GZU registered?

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

Is LD61 GZU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LD61 GZU shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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