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LD61 JGZ

2011 Kia Ceed

Black Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Mar 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

119,513 mi
Last recorded119,513 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Kia Ceed69,337 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 119,513 miles

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

Fail 4 Mar 2026 119,306 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2025 106,016 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2025 106,006 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 Feb 2024 91,701 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 1 Mar 2023 79,794 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2023 79,794 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2022 69,921 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arms front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2021 63,349 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2020 57,772 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2019 50,172 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2018 41,829 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 35,669 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 33,640 miles

Engine bay covers fitted preventing the inspection of some components

Front brake discs heavily worn, pitted and corroded but not seriously weakened

Front inner brake pads low

Rear brake discs heavily worn, pitted and corroded but not seriously weakened

Rear inner brake pads low

Under body covers fitted preventing the inspection of some components

Pass 23 Sep 2015 27,310 miles

both rear tyres worn unevenly on inner edge

Pass 18 Sep 2014 20,870 miles

nsf tyre on 3mm and has thorn in the side wall

osf tyre on 2mm

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 JGZ is a 2011 Kia Ceed in Black 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 JGZ, 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 JGZ registered?

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

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