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LG61 DJV

2011 Kia Ceed

Silver Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

98,505 mi
Last recorded98,505 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Kia Ceed69,337 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 98,505 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s trail arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear sub frame corroded

Fail 16 Sep 2025 98,504 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s trail arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear sub frame corroded

Pass 12 Sep 2024 95,867 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 12 Sep 2024 95,867 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2023 92,773 miles

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

Fail 4 Sep 2023 92,769 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2022 88,205 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both (5.1.2 (b) (i))

hand brake only just met requirements

Fail 3 Aug 2022 88,155 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both (5.1.2 (b) (i))

hand brake only just met requirements

Pass 3 Aug 2021 84,726 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 27 Aug 2020 81,631 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both inner and outer walls has damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre At side of tread ()

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

Nearside Rear Some stiction on turning road wheel

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

Offside Rear Tyre has some wear on inner tread

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 27 Aug 2020 81,631 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Wiper loose on arm (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both inner and outer walls has damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre At side of tread ()

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

Nearside Rear Some stiction on turning road wheel

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

Offside Rear Tyre has some wear on inner tread

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 May 2019 72,745 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated Tyre wearing on inner tread (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Two child seats ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 3 May 2019 72,745 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing Nut missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated Tyre wearing on inner tread (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Two child seats ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2018 64,041 miles

Coolant Level Below Minimum

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inside Edge of Offside Rear (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inside Edge of Offside and Nearside Front (4.1.E.1)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively Offside and Nearside (3.7.B.3)

Pass 10 Apr 2017 56,393 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 6 Apr 2017 56,392 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Mar 2016 47,316 miles

Baby seats fitted to O/S/R and N/S/F

Item removed from view

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

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

Fail 17 Mar 2016 47,315 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Baby seats fitted to O/S/R and N/S/F

Item removed from view

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2015 37,378 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2015 37,378 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 DJV 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 55%.

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 DJV, 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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LG61 DJV is a 2011 Kia Ceed, first registered on 22 September 2011.

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