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LG61 DMO

2011 Kia Ceed

Black Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

101,128 mi
Last recorded101,128 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2026
Typical for 2011 Kia Ceed69,337 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2026 101,128 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2025 97,471 miles

Offside Rear OS Handbrake shoes req looking at

Pass 4 Oct 2024 94,997 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2023 93,588 miles

Nearside Front bottom ball joint bush perishing

Offside Front bottom ball joint bush perishing

Pass 6 Oct 2022 91,981 miles

underbody corroded

Fail 5 Oct 2022 91,984 miles

Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel both (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear noise from rear brake

underbody corroded

Pass 22 Sep 2021 89,583 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2020 87,813 miles

Front screen has some stone chips

Rear brake discs have some grooving and corrosion

Pass 29 Jul 2019 85,590 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2018 81,785 miles

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

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

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

Fail 30 Jul 2018 81,785 miles

Emissions not tested smoke head communication error due to electrician, powering down machine incorrectly. (8.2.2.2 (e))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2017 80,333 miles

both rear brake discs rusted

both rear tyres cracked & perished on outer sidewalls

Fail 1 Aug 2017 80,333 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

both rear brake discs rusted

both rear tyres cracked & perished on outer sidewalls

Pass 8 Aug 2016 79,008 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2016 79,008 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

FRONT AND REAR BRAKE DISCS HEAVILY CORRODED

Pass 10 Aug 2015 76,218 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2014 62,430 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

small stone chip in windscreen

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 DMO is a 2011 Kia Ceed in Black with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 DMO, 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 DMO registered?

LG61 DMO is a 2011 Kia Ceed, first registered on 23 September 2011.

Is LG61 DMO safe to buy?

The MOT history for LG61 DMO shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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