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LD61 JHX

2011 Kia Ceed

Blue Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

142,592 mi
Last recorded142,592 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Kia Ceed69,337 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 142,592 miles

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

Fail 20 Feb 2026 142,592 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 Feb 2025 129,198 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2025 128,954 miles

Nearside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut greater than 4mm (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Feb 2024 115,394 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2024 115,394 miles

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

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2023 113,213 miles

Both front shock absorbers corroded

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule front and rear unions/connections have corrosion (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Engine covers fitted limiting view to testable items/areas

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated securing clip requires attention (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside front wiper blade smearing windscreen

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside have areas of corrosion (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside areas (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear brake assembly noisy/rough when wheels are rotated by hand

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2022 110,687 miles

Both front shock absorbers corroded

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule front and rear unions/connections have corrosion (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Engine covers fitted limiting view to testable items

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Handbrake lever has little remaining reserve travel

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated seeping grease around clip, may require attention soon (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall has multiple deep cuts. **requires attention soon** (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside front wiper blade smearing windscreen

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside have areas of corrosion (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside have areas of corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear brake assembly noisy/rough when wheels are rotated by hand

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2021 106,824 miles

Both front wiper blades smearing windscreen

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside have areas of corrosion (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened fronts and rears have areas of corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jul 2021 106,823 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side little/no effort (1.4.1 (a))

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

Both front wiper blades smearing windscreen

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin s)(limited view (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside have areas of corrosion (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear brake assembly noisy/rough

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened fronts and rears have areas of corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2020 104,710 miles

hand brake has high travel

Fail 4 Aug 2020 104,710 miles

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

hand brake has high travel

Pass 30 Jul 2019 97,752 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 30 Jul 2019 97,751 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 31 Jul 2018 88,390 miles

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

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

offside rear tyre inner edge low and also badly perish

Fail 31 Jul 2018 88,390 miles

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

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

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

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

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

offside rear tyre inner edge low and also badly perish

Pass 2 Aug 2017 78,370 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Aug 2016 66,103 miles

both rear traling arm bushs worn

Pass 7 Aug 2015 51,753 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2014 44,021 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Sep 2014 44,021 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2014 44,011 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

nail in n/s/r tyre and wearing unevenly on inner edge

o/s/r tyre outer wall damaged and wearing unevenly inner edge

excessive noise from n/s/f,investigation require urgently

Fail 26 Aug 2014 43,798 miles

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nosie coming from cv joint near side

small cuts in both rear tyres on side wall s

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 JHX is a 2011 Kia Ceed in Blue with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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

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