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LD61 VLG

2011 Kia Ceed

Black Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

122,851 mi
Last recorded122,851 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2026
Typical for 2011 Kia Ceed69,337 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2026 122,851 miles

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

surface rust under the vehicle and on some suspension components

Pass 1 Oct 2025 119,031 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin disks also worn lipped (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 30 Sep 2025 119,031 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin disks also worn lipped (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2024 115,515 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2023 108,572 miles

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

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

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

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

rear brake discs corroded on inner edges

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 30 Sep 2022 104,805 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2021 103,268 miles

Front discs in poor condition

Nearside Front play in tie rod

Fail 24 Sep 2021 103,267 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front discs in poor condition

Nearside Front play in tie rod

Nearside Front sign of grease on cv gaiter

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

Pass 2 Oct 2020 99,877 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2020 99,877 miles

Nearside 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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2019 96,579 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 Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all Tyre,s cracking and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Sep 2018 90,704 miles

Central Rear high level brake light not working

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres perishing in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 25 Sep 2018 90,704 miles

Central Rear high level brake light not working

Front Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres perishing in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Sep 2017 72,963 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 53,568 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)

all 4 tyres are cracking

Pass 21 Sep 2015 39,677 miles

all4 tyres are cracking

Pass 2 Oct 2014 31,322 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2014 31,322 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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 VLG is a 2011 Kia Ceed in Black with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 VLG, 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 VLG registered?

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

Is LD61 VLG safe to buy?

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