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LD61 VJX

2011 Kia Ceed

Red Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

58,886 mi
Last recorded58,886 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Kia Ceed69,337 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD61 VJX
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 58,886 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner driveshaft boot weeping grease past end of boot

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside rear inner trailing arm bushes starting to deteriorate (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2024 57,049 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge almost worn through to cord/ply (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

front number plate cracked

rear wiper blade rubber torn

Pass 27 Sep 2023 54,725 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2022 52,146 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2021 47,892 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides front disc brakes lipped on the outer edges. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre unevenly worn in the middle of tread close to the legal limit of 1.6 mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Sep 2020 45,405 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Weeping grease out. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2019 41,417 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2018 36,310 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2018 36,310 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2017 29,496 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2016 22,740 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 17,706 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 10,958 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 VJX is a 2011 Kia Ceed in Red with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VJX, 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 VJX registered?

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

Is LD61 VJX safe to buy?

The MOT history for LD61 VJX shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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