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LD61 GZV

2011 Kia Ceed

Red Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jul 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

131,178 mi
Last recorded131,178 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Kia Ceed69,337 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 131,178 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jul 2025 126,496 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 7 Jul 2025 126,486 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (tyre out of shape) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (tyre out of shape) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jul 2024 121,445 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured in wing (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured in wing (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Jul 2024 121,445 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured in wing (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured in wing (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) missing (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2023 113,464 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated inner boot sign of grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge getting low 2.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Aug 2022 101,776 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides

Fail 8 Aug 2022 101,740 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt lower boot split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides

Pass 2 Aug 2021 89,752 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2020 82,061 miles

Under trays fitted

Clutch biting point low

Engine cover fitted

Front brake pads getting low

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

Nearside front tyre worn on edge's

Parking brake only just met requirement's recommend slight attention

Pass 9 Aug 2019 78,590 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Aug 2018 71,527 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2017 63,763 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2016 56,127 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 20 Aug 2015 47,683 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2015 47,683 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Sep 2014 39,552 miles

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

Fail 24 Sep 2014 39,549 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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 GZV is a 2011 Kia Ceed in Red with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 GZV, 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 GZV registered?

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

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