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LD61 HVW

2011 Kia Ceed

Red Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

128,694 mi
Last recorded128,694 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Kia Ceed69,337 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 128,694 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2024 118,055 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2024 118,055 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2023 107,384 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2023 107,384 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps bulbs (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Oct 2022 97,388 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2021 85,022 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2020 75,980 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on inner surface slight corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 9 Oct 2020 75,980 miles

Stop lamp(s) switch with a delay in operation intermittant (4.3.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on inner surface slight corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Oct 2019 69,740 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2018 59,842 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2018 59,841 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2017 51,665 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 10 Oct 2016 44,246 miles

Front and rear discs corroded

Pass 26 Oct 2015 38,834 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Oct 2015 38,834 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2014 32,885 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 HVW 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 70.6%.

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 HVW, 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 HVW registered?

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

Is LD61 HVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for LD61 HVW shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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