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LD61 KDN

2011 Kia Ceed

White Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Aug 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

127,502 mi
Last recorded127,502 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 Kia Ceed69,337 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD61 KDN
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2026 127,502 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2026 127,502 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2025 124,606 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Jul 2024 118,905 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2023 110,339 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2022 104,849 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2022 104,849 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2021 95,805 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower, front bush becoming unbonded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower, front bush becoming unbonded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Sep 2021 95,805 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower, front bush becoming unbonded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower, front bush becoming unbonded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2020 87,760 miles

Rear discs corroded.

n/s/f and o/s/f lower suspension arms (front bushes) perished.

n/s/f and o/s/f tyres approaching legal limit.

Pass 16 Sep 2019 77,990 miles

both front lower suspension arms,front inner bushes slightly unbonded

both rear tyres wearing uneven

rear brake discs becoming corroded

Fail 12 Sep 2019 77,984 miles

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

both front lower suspension arms,front inner bushes slightly unbonded

both rear tyres wearing uneven

rear brake discs becoming corroded

Pass 18 Sep 2018 68,099 miles

Both front lower arms (front bushes) deteriorated.

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear discs corroded.

Pass 18 Sep 2017 58,664 miles

Offside Rear tyre wearing very unevenly /smooth on inner edge

rear brake discs becoming corroded

Pass 29 Sep 2016 46,675 miles

front brake pads getting low

o.s rear tyre 4mm and wearing uneven/patchy

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 22 Sep 2015 27,849 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 22,396 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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 KDN is a 2011 Kia Ceed in White with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 KDN, 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 KDN registered?

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

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The MOT history for LD61 KDN shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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