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LD61 HWT

2011 Kia Ceed

Blue Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

86,653 mi
Last recorded86,653 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2026
Typical for 2011 Kia Ceed69,337 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2026 86,653 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Sep 2026 86,650 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2025 82,897 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2024 79,646 miles

Nearside handbrake shoe lever not returning

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

front tyres slight wear/deterioration

various suspension components corroded eg arms, subframes , rear springs etc

Pass 30 Sep 2023 75,604 miles

Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

brakes worn - will measure at service

front wipers smearing slightly

suspension components corroded slightly

Fail 27 Sep 2023 75,603 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Lower rear wiper blade torn

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

Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

brakes worn - will measure at service

front wipers smearing slightly

suspension components corroded slightly

Pass 20 Sep 2022 72,638 miles

Rear wiper blade torn

Side repeater slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

all tyres sidewall slightly marked and both rear tyres cracking slightly 225/45/17

most suspension rusty and bushes deteriorating

slight wear steering rack ends

Pass 27 Sep 2021 68,888 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

slight corrosion in rear suspension arms

slight deterioration in suspension bushes

slight play in steering rack

Pass 26 Sep 2020 65,758 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2019 61,819 miles

slight cut in o/s/f tyre

Pass 10 Sep 2018 55,691 miles

front brake pads worn

screw in n/s/r tyre

slight deterioration in suspension bushes

Pass 13 Sep 2017 49,126 miles

very slight wear in steering rack

Pass 28 Oct 2016 46,504 miles

Rear tyres at 3 to 4 mm

slight play in steering rack

Fail 27 Oct 2016 46,503 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 Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

slight play in steering rack

tyres at 3-4 mm, rears cracked and nail in n/s/r

Pass 27 Oct 2015 37,176 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2014 28,221 miles

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

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

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 HWT is a 2011 Kia Ceed in Blue with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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

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