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LD61 TXY

2011 Kia Ceed

Black Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jan 2027
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

98,375 mi
Last recorded98,375 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Kia Ceed69,337 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD61 TXY
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 98,375 miles

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both sides (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Jan 2026 98,372 miles

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

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

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both sides (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2025 91,398 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2025 91,398 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2024 87,064 miles

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Jan 2024 87,064 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2023 80,503 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Jan 2023 80,503 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jan 2022 71,516 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2021 68,468 miles

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

Fail 14 Jan 2021 68,468 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 4 Jul 2019 57,185 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 Nail in tyre ()

Fail 4 Jul 2019 57,185 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (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 Nail in tyre ()

Pass 14 Jul 2018 46,440 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2018 46,379 miles

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2017 38,413 miles

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

offside rear brake sticking

Pass 7 Jul 2016 30,936 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 26,660 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2015 26,660 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended Wish bone (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended Wish bone (2.4.F.3)

Pass 23 Oct 2014 20,571 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 TXY is a 2011 Kia Ceed in Black with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 TXY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LD61 TXY registered?

LD61 TXY is a 2011 Kia Ceed, first registered on 27 October 2011.

Is LD61 TXY safe to buy?

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