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LD61 VLZ

2011 Kia Ceed

Blue Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

139,160 mi
Last recorded139,160 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 Kia Ceed69,337 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD61 VLZ
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2025 139,160 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 6 Aug 2025 139,160 miles

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

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 7 Aug 2024 122,924 miles

Front tyres wearing on inner edges (205/55x16)

Fail 7 Aug 2024 122,924 miles

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

Front tyres wearing on inner edges (205/55x16)

Pass 4 Aug 2023 101,035 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2023 101,035 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 8 Aug 2022 85,778 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2022 85,553 miles

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted (1.1.16 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Aug 2021 67,417 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2021 67,418 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 6 Aug 2021 67,417 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2020 65,565 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2020 65,565 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 31 Jul 2019 60,630 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2018 57,744 miles

offside and nearside rear tyres have uneven wear on inner edges

Pass 17 Jul 2017 46,555 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 31,024 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 24,376 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 16,794 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 VLZ is a 2011 Kia Ceed in Blue with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 VLZ, 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 VLZ registered?

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

Is LD61 VLZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LD61 VLZ shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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