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LG61 DHD

2011 Kia Ceed

Silver Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

99,724 mi
Last recorded99,724 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 Kia Ceed69,337 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2026 99,724 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on inner edge very close to cords (225/45/17) (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Aug 2026 99,724 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on inner edge very close to cords (225/45/17) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Aug 2025 91,440 miles

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

Washer bottle leaks.

Fail 27 Aug 2025 91,440 miles

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

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

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

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

Washer bottle leaks.

Pass 2 Sep 2024 83,373 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear wiper split

Fail 30 Aug 2024 83,373 miles

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

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

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

Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear wiper split

Pass 25 Aug 2023 75,883 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2022 68,868 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2021 65,316 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre distorted and out of shape

Pass 31 Aug 2020 62,840 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2020 62,840 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Pass 14 Aug 2019 58,777 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2018 55,952 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2017 48,253 miles

Nearside Front has cut in sidewall but no structure exposed

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also bald inner edge (4.1.E.1)

front brake pads look low

Fail 30 Aug 2017 48,252 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front has cut in sidewall but no structure exposed

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also bald inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin ns/os (3.5.1g)

front brake pads look low

Pass 26 Aug 2016 42,216 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Fail 25 Aug 2016 42,217 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 20 Aug 2015 33,328 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2015 33,328 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Aug 2014 24,723 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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LG61 DHD is a 2011 Kia Ceed in Silver with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 DHD, 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 DHD registered?

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

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