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LG61 DMV

2011 Kia Ceed

Black Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2027
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

89,040 mi
Last recorded89,040 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2026
Typical for 2011 Kia Ceed69,337 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2026 89,040 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear door and wing damaged

Offside Rear door and wing damaged

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Sep 2026 89,032 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working wipers unable to check to clear windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear door and wing damaged

Offside Rear door and wing damaged

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2025 86,039 miles

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

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

all chassis and suspension corroded

Pass 24 Sep 2024 85,728 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2023 84,733 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2023 84,733 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 Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 8 Sep 2022 83,684 miles

Central Rear Suspension components becoming corroded

Fail 7 Sep 2022 83,684 miles

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

Central Rear Suspension components becoming corroded

Pass 20 Sep 2021 80,502 miles

Central Rear Suspension components becoming corroded

Pass 23 Sep 2020 77,549 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2020 77,547 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 16 Sep 2019 73,180 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2019 73,176 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Clip loose and leaking (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Clip loose and leaking (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 29 Aug 2018 69,491 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on the inner edge

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

Fail 28 Aug 2018 69,491 miles

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen no pattern (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front tyre worn on the inner edge

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

Pass 15 Sep 2017 63,215 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2017 63,215 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2016 55,635 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2016 55,635 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 23 Sep 2015 45,339 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2015 45,339 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 25 Sep 2014 39,976 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 DMV is a 2011 Kia Ceed in Black with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 DMV, 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 DMV registered?

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

Is LG61 DMV safe to buy?

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