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LD61 VNG

2011 Kia Ceed

Red Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

108,105 mi
Last recorded108,105 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 Kia Ceed69,337 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD61 VNG
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 108,105 miles

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 15 Aug 2025 108,102 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2024 99,933 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 5 Aug 2024 99,933 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 8 Aug 2023 90,651 miles

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

Fail 8 Aug 2023 90,651 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2022 83,228 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off and damaged (0.1 (a))

Front fog lamps dont work and near side front is lose

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner side (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front tyre is wearing on inner edges

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

Fail 16 Aug 2022 83,228 miles

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

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

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

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off and damaged (0.1 (a))

Front fog lamps dont work and near side front is lose

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner side (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front tyre is wearing on inner edges

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

Pass 20 Aug 2021 77,785 miles

Nearside Front Inner cv boot leaking grease from outer clip not tight enough

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BADLY WORN ON INNER EDGES and very low on tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear light lens is damaged

battery terminal cracked and insecure

front number plate is damaged

hand brake travel is getting high

Fail 20 Aug 2021 77,785 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

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

Nearside Front Inner cv boot leaking grease from outer clip not tight enough

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BADLY WORN ON INNER EDGES and very low on tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear light lens is damaged

battery terminal cracked and insecure

front number plate is damaged

hand brake travel is getting high

Pass 13 Aug 2020 71,330 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

battery terminal cracked and insecure

Fail 11 Aug 2020 71,329 miles

Headlamp aim too high both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

battery terminal cracked and insecure

Pass 9 Aug 2019 63,239 miles

engine cover fitted

Fail 9 Aug 2019 63,239 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

engine cover fitted

Pass 8 May 2018 46,025 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 43,761 miles

Rear tyres unevenwear

Pass 3 Aug 2016 38,746 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 31,332 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 22,017 miles

front tyres worn on inner edges

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 VNG is a 2011 Kia Ceed in Red with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 VNG, 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 VNG registered?

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

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