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LD61 JDX

2011 Kia Ceed

Black Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

122,805 mi
Last recorded122,805 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Kia Ceed69,337 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD61 JDX
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 122,805 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2026 122,803 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 14 May 2025 114,946 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2024 106,484 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2022 95,958 miles

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

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front bushes showing signs of deuteriations but no excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

battery loose but secure

hand brake travel high

Fail 14 Sep 2022 95,958 miles

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

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front bushes showing signs of deuteriations but no excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both jets loose from bonnet and restricted flow (3.5 (a))

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

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

battery loose but secure

hand brake travel high

Pass 5 Oct 2021 92,560 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front compliance bush splitting/parting from metal collar slightly (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front compliance bush splitting/parting from metal collar slightly (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

unable to see/inspect rear outer brake pads

washer jets weak

Fail 5 Oct 2021 92,560 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front compliance bush splitting/parting from metal collar slightly (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front compliance bush splitting/parting from metal collar slightly (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

unable to see/inspect rear outer brake pads

washer jets weak

Pass 5 Oct 2020 91,661 miles

Offside Front lower suspention arm front compliance bush splitting slightly

front and rear brake discs in poor condition

unable to see/inspect rear inner and outer brake pads

Fail 28 Sep 2020 91,599 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner sidewall excessively damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front lower suspention arm front compliance bush splitting slightly

front and rear brake discs in poor condition

unable to see/inspect rear inner and outer brake pads

Pass 27 Sep 2019 87,164 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2019 87,164 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Sep 2018 77,899 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (3mm) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Sep 2017 68,914 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2017 68,914 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2016 60,570 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 51,999 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 42,288 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 JDX is a 2011 Kia Ceed in Black 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 JDX, 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 JDX registered?

LD61 JDX is a 2011 Kia Ceed, first registered on 30 September 2011.

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