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LD61 UGU

2011 Kia Ceed

Black Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Sep 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

121,427 mi
Last recorded121,427 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2026
Typical for 2011 Kia Ceed69,337 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2026 121,427 miles

NSR handbrake effort slightly low - possibly needs further repair

under side vehicle signs of corrosion

Fail 11 Sep 2026 121,427 miles

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

under side vehicle signs of corrosion

Pass 29 Aug 2025 121,428 miles

NSF top strut mount slightly stiff

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Slight age related corrosion at certain components and chassis areas

Fail 28 Aug 2025 121,424 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

NSF top strut mount slightly stiff

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Slight age related corrosion at certain components and chassis areas

Pass 2 Jul 2024 119,251 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2024 119,247 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both sides plates at rear of subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

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

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

Fail 22 Apr 2024 118,542 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength plate at rear of subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength plate at rear of subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

bonnet damaged

Pass 14 Oct 2022 107,597 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Oct 2021 88,937 miles

Nearside Rear Asymmetric tyre fitted incorrectly

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both

Possible free play in steering rack gear, further inspection advised

Fail 21 Oct 2021 88,937 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Asymmetric tyre fitted incorrectly

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both

Possible free play in steering rack gear, further inspection advised

Pass 22 Oct 2020 70,568 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2020 70,568 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2019 40,813 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 26,028 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2017 21,303 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2017 21,303 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Oct 2016 17,984 miles

Rear wiper split

Pass 29 Oct 2015 13,082 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2014 8,819 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 UGU is a 2011 Kia Ceed in Black with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 UGU, 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 UGU registered?

LD61 UGU is a 2011 Kia Ceed, first registered on 29 October 2011.

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