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LD61 KGZ

2011 Kia Ceed

Grey Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

97,044 mi
Last recorded97,044 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 Kia Ceed69,337 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD61 KGZ
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2026 97,044 miles

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Sep 2025 94,134 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low tread and cracked on tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low tread and cracked on tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges and perished/cracked (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Aug 2025 94,126 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated loosing grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low tread and cracked on tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low tread and cracked on tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges and perished/cracked (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Aug 2024 91,564 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2023 88,649 miles

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

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

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

Fail 21 Sep 2023 88,649 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2022 80,986 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2021 68,825 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2020 64,281 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Sep 2020 64,281 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2019 62,320 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Sep 2019 62,318 miles

Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2018 56,529 miles

n/s/r tyre starting to perish + crack

o/s/f wiper blade starting to smear screen

Fail 6 Sep 2018 56,529 miles

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

n/s/r tyre starting to perish + crack

o/s/f wiper blade starting to smear screen

Pass 30 Aug 2017 49,180 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 38,578 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre Outer edge

Pass 7 Sep 2015 29,097 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 22,770 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2014 22,678 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front tyres starting to wear on sides

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 KGZ is a 2011 Kia Ceed in Grey with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 KGZ, 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 KGZ registered?

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

Is LD61 KGZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LD61 KGZ shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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