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LD61 HCH

2011 Kia Ceed

Silver Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

133,511 mi
Last recorded133,511 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Kia Ceed69,337 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 133,511 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2024 129,328 miles

suspension weak

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

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

Tyre obviously under inflated both front (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 21 Nov 2023 125,322 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all approx 5/6000 miles (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread rear cracked and front delaminating (0.1 (b))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Nov 2023 125,322 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all approx 5/6000 miles (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread rear cracked and front delaminating (0.1 (b))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2022 119,328 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated small split (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Dec 2022 119,327 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords hole in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated small split (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge near limit also perished (5.2.3 (e))

Stop lamp(s) not working hi level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Nov 2021 110,374 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on inner

Fail 17 Nov 2021 110,374 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front tyre worn on inner

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

Pass 9 Dec 2020 104,629 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources 1 (4.7.1 (b) (i))

covers fitted

Fail 9 Dec 2020 104,629 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources 1 (4.7.1 (b) (i))

covers fitted

Pass 7 Dec 2019 97,785 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2018 89,433 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2017 79,948 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2016 68,825 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 59,478 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2015 59,478 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2014 44,548 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Oct 2014 44,548 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 HCH is a 2011 Kia Ceed in Silver with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 HCH, 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 HCH registered?

LD61 HCH is a 2011 Kia Ceed, first registered on 31 October 2011.

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