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LD61 KJX

2011 Kia Ceed

Red Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

59,878 mi
Last recorded59,878 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Kia Ceed69,337 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD61 KJX
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 59,878 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Fail 13 Nov 2025 59,878 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre(s) with different structures are fitted across the same axle inside out fitted (5.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Pass 28 Oct 2024 57,719 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 28 Oct 2024 57,719 miles

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Nov 2023 56,500 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively front and rear both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Side repeater slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 4 Nov 2023 56,500 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault traction control light ON (7.12 (e))

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

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, but not excessively front and rear both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Side repeater slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 4 Nov 2022 54,895 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2021 50,828 miles

offside rear shock absorber bump-stop gaiter is damaged

Pass 31 Oct 2020 47,517 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides from inner tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Nov 2019 44,329 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2018 42,077 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2017 38,868 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2017 38,868 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2016 33,054 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Nov 2015 24,708 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 20 Sep 2014 16,183 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Sep 2014 16,183 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 KJX is a 2011 Kia Ceed in Red with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 KJX, 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 KJX registered?

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

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