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LD61 VLO

2011 Kia Ceed

Grey Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

99,352 mi
Last recorded99,352 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Kia Ceed69,337 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD61 VLO
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 99,352 miles

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

Fail 5 Nov 2025 99,349 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear TYRE WORN UNEVENLY, DISTORTED. LOW ON INNER EDGE

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BALD ON BOTH EDGES, WORN TO SECONDARY RUBBER ON INNER EDGE. 205/55/16 91v (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NEARLY BALD ON INNER EDGE. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 14 Nov 2024 90,679 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BALD ON OUTER EDGE, WORN TO SECONDARY RUBBER. 205/55/16 91v (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 6 Nov 2023 80,810 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2023 80,810 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2022 74,439 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2021 68,628 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Arm, forward bush(becoming unbonded) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread + bald outer(thru primary rubber) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread(205/55R16) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Nov 2020 62,848 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2019 57,454 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre Marked ()

Pass 6 Nov 2018 50,250 miles

BOTH REAR TYTRE TREADS WEARING UNEVENLY. 205/55/16v

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

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

Fail 6 Nov 2018 50,249 miles

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

BOTH REAR TYTRE TREADS WEARING UNEVENLY. 205/55/16v

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2017 41,781 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit AND BALD ON INNER EDGE. 20555/16v (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 13 Nov 2017 41,781 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit AND BALD ON INNER EDGE. 20555/16v (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Nov 2016 33,374 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 14 Nov 2016 33,374 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Nov 2015 25,247 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2014 18,801 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2013 12,111 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 VLO is a 2011 Kia Ceed in Grey 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 VLO, 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 VLO registered?

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

Is LD61 VLO safe to buy?

The MOT history for LD61 VLO shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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