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LG61 DGZ

2011 Kia Ceed

Silver Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

141,346 mi
Last recorded141,346 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Kia Ceed69,337 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG61 DGZ
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 141,346 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 18 Sep 2024 133,128 miles

both rear swinging arm bushes poor condition n/s and o/s

slight noise from steering possible uj or rack

slight play in o/s front inner rack joint

Pass 13 Sep 2022 126,963 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2021 123,905 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2021 123,905 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2020 118,281 miles

Offside Front fog light not working

Fail 27 Nov 2020 118,278 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle n/s low (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding unable to check wheel bearing (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front fog light not working

Pass 7 Jun 2019 108,588 miles

Offside Front fog light not working

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged inner edge lumpy (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

long hand brake travel

Fail 5 Jun 2019 108,557 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front fog light not working

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged inner edge lumpy (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

long hand brake travel

Pass 1 Jun 2018 99,856 miles

Offside Front fog light not working

long hand brake travel

Pass 8 Jun 2017 95,263 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 86,232 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2016 86,232 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2015 75,454 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2015 75,454 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Pass 4 Aug 2014 60,759 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2014 60,759 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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LG61 DGZ is a 2011 Kia Ceed in Silver with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 LG61 DGZ, 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 LG61 DGZ registered?

LG61 DGZ is a 2011 Kia Ceed, first registered on 1 September 2011.

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