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LD61 HVC

2011 Kia Ceed

Red Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

35,277 mi
Last recorded35,277 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Kia Ceed69,337 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 35,277 miles

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2024 29,002 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2023 26,063 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2022 23,045 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2021 20,407 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2020 17,818 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2019 15,436 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2018 12,277 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2018 12,277 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Oct 2017 8,274 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2016 7,165 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush front bush (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 24 Oct 2016 7,117 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush front bush (2.5.A.1c)

high mounted stop lamp not working

Pass 6 Oct 2015 3,469 miles

uneven front tyre wear

Fail 6 Oct 2015 3,469 miles

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

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

uneven front tyre wear

Pass 8 Oct 2014 27,927 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 HVC is a 2011 Kia Ceed in Red 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 HVC, 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 HVC registered?

LD61 HVC is a 2011 Kia Ceed, first registered on 29 October 2011.

Is LD61 HVC safe to buy?

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