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LG61 DLU

2011 Kia Ceed

Black Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Oct 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

103,791 mi
Last recorded103,791 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Kia Ceed69,337 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG61 DLU
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2025 103,791 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Oct 2025 103,791 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2024 98,412 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2023 92,558 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Oct 2022 86,228 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2021 79,416 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Inner cv gaiter slight seep of grease

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

Pass 26 Oct 2020 74,341 miles

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2019 67,076 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2019 66,968 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Nearside Rear screw in tyre

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 Oct 2018 63,004 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 24 Oct 2018 62,997 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Oct 2017 55,505 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s rear tyre cracked and perished

Pass 26 Oct 2016 47,370 miles

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

covers and undertrays fitted

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both front and rear slightly (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Oct 2015 37,236 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin look like there getting low but hard to see (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit cracking in treads (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit cracking in treads and wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 20 Oct 2015 37,236 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure cracks in treads showing cords 205/55/16 (4.1.D.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin look like there getting low but hard to see (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit cracking in treads (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit cracking in treads and wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 13 Sep 2014 26,396 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 DLU is a 2011 Kia Ceed in Black with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DLU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LG61 DLU registered?

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

Is LG61 DLU safe to buy?

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