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LD61 HFA

2011 Kia Ceed

Blue Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

87,645 mi
Last recorded87,645 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Kia Ceed69,337 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD61 HFA
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 87,645 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Dec 2025 87,516 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) Drum stick has play in ball joint (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2025 82,976 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2025 82,976 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2024 79,592 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel Drum stick has slight play in ball joint (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jan 2023 75,140 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front inner rack joint

Fail 6 Jan 2023 75,140 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front inner rack joint

Pass 14 Jan 2022 68,369 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2021 61,852 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2020 55,635 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2019 47,489 miles

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 ()

Pass 24 Jan 2018 42,365 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2016 36,656 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2015 33,200 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2014 26,460 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 HFA is a 2011 Kia Ceed in Blue with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 HFA, 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 HFA registered?

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

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