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LD61 KJZ

2011 Kia Ceed

Grey Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

128,505 mi
Last recorded128,505 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Kia Ceed69,337 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 128,505 miles

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

Fail 5 Feb 2026 128,505 miles

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

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

Central Front Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Jan 2025 116,900 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2025 116,900 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2024 92,813 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2024 92,477 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2023 83,068 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2022 76,990 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2021 62,398 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2019 50,673 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2019 50,673 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Evergreen 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 26 Jul 2018 39,646 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2018 39,646 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 18" - Fitted OK (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 24" - Fitted OK (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Aug 2017 33,927 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 27,870 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 23 Sep 2016 27,870 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 23 Sep 2015 16,278 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 8,191 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 KJZ is a 2011 Kia Ceed in Grey with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 KJZ, 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 KJZ registered?

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

Is LD61 KJZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LD61 KJZ shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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