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LD61 VLS

2011 Kia Ceed

Silver Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2024
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

167,220 mi
Last recorded167,220 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2023
Typical for 2011 Kia Ceed69,337 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2023 167,220 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened 2x Rear Close to failure limit (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Various (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 2x Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2x rear tyres cracking/wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Mar 2023 167,220 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened 2x Rear Close to failure limit (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Various (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 2x Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2x rear tyres cracking/wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Mar 2022 157,598 miles

2x Front tyres wearing on inner edges

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively 2x Front close to failure limit (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2x Front Close to failure limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various pipes/hoses/ferrules (1.1.11 (c))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured All Around (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Close to failure limit (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Mar 2022 157,598 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

2x Front tyres wearing on inner edges

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively 2x Front close to failure limit (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2x Front Close to failure limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various pipes/hoses/ferrules (1.1.11 (c))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured All Around (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Close to failure limit (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Mar 2021 148,797 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Coil spring corroded various (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 15 Mar 2021 148,797 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Coil spring corroded various (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Mar 2020 140,211 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2019 96,001 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2018 94,350 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2018 94,350 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Mar 2017 78,450 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake discs scored and lipped,recommend changing

Pass 25 Mar 2016 59,878 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened recommend changing (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Mar 2016 59,878 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 52,128 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 40,456 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (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 VLS is a 2011 Kia Ceed in Silver with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 VLS, 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 VLS registered?

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

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