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LD61 VJF

2011 Kia Ceed

Silver Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2024
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

102,150 mi
Last recorded102,150 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2023
Typical for 2011 Kia Ceed69,337 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD61 VJF
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2023 102,150 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2022 92,998 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 16 Feb 2022 92,998 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn both drop links (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2021 78,288 miles

rear brake discs corroded and worn(pads appear ok

Pass 15 Feb 2020 71,148 miles

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

under trays fitted

Fail 15 Feb 2020 71,148 miles

Front Registration plate inscription missing (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

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

under trays fitted

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Feb 2019 53,779 miles

both front wishbone front bushes splitting and worn not excessive

under trays fitted

Fail 16 Feb 2019 53,778 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

both front wishbone front bushes splitting and worn not excessive

front brake pads appear very low

under trays fitted

Pass 17 Feb 2018 38,550 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

both front tyres low tread worn edges

both front wishbone front bushes splitting

both rear tyres cracking in sides and tread edges

slight lift in top steering column

under trays fitted

Fail 17 Feb 2018 38,550 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel also o/s low effort (3.1.6b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

both front tyres low tread worn edges

both front wishbone front bushes splitting

both rear tyres cracking in sides and tread edges

slight lift in top steering column

under trays fitted

Pass 18 Feb 2017 24,961 miles

Offside Rear brake has slight bind

hand brake leaver little reserve

Pass 19 Feb 2016 14,021 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 11,275 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Sep 2014 11,275 miles

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

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 VJF is a 2011 Kia Ceed in Silver with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 VJF, 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 VJF registered?

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

Is LD61 VJF safe to buy?

The MOT history for LD61 VJF shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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