CarVerify

Free Car Check

LD61 VKG

2011 Kia Ceed

Black Diesel 1582cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2026
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

136,404 mi
Last recorded136,404 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2025
Typical for 2011 Kia Ceed69,337 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Kia
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

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

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2025 136,404 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2025 136,404 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 8 Jul 2024 124,962 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jul 2024 124,962 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2023 112,895 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2023 112,895 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2022 102,091 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyres have slight stepping to tread

Zero Emitter, No Smoke readings available

Fail 9 Jul 2022 102,091 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyres have slight stepping to tread

Zero Emitter, No Smoke readings available

Pass 10 Jul 2021 94,267 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on 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))

Zero Emitter,No Smoke Readings available

Fail 10 Jul 2021 94,267 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on 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 Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Zero Emitter,No Smoke Readings available

Pass 10 Jul 2020 87,126 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2020 87,126 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator Both Sides (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2019 76,759 miles

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

Fail 8 Jul 2019 76,665 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2018 64,152 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 50,761 miles

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

front tyres worn on inner edges & cracking to sidewall

rear brake pads low

under tray fitted

Fail 13 Jul 2017 50,761 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front tyres worn on inner edges & cracking to sidewall

rear brake pads low

under tray fitted

Pass 14 Jul 2016 37,179 miles

Nearside front inner CV gaitor seeping from smaller end of joint.

No smoke detected on DSM.

Tyres starting to crack, various.

Pass 20 Jul 2015 24,330 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Sep 2014 19,604 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
Full Kia Ceed reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

LD61 VKG 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 VKG, 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

How do I check the history of LD61 VKG?

You can check the full history of LD61 VKG by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was LD61 VKG registered?

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

Is LD61 VKG safe to buy?

The MOT history for LD61 VKG shows 20 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LD61 VKG have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on LD61 VKG. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.