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LG61 DND

2011 Kia Ceed

Black Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

117,173 mi
Last recorded117,173 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Kia Ceed69,337 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 117,173 miles

Advise underside fuel tank moist / wet possible leaking from top

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

Fail 6 May 2026 116,951 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Coil spring with an unsafe modification Spring rubbing on body when turning steering (5.3.1 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side Reading 10 (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring with an unsafe modification Spring rubbing on body when turning steering (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Inner cv boot (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour Wing side (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush Upper shock bush bearing (5.3.2 (c))

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

Rear Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Advise underside fuel tank moist / wet possible leaking from top

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

Pass 10 May 2025 111,990 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2024 107,263 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Cracking/perishing also evident (5.2.3 (e))

Slight slack felt in handbrake mechanism and nearside rear wheel has slight drag evident when wheel rotated backwards by hand

Fail 4 Sep 2024 107,263 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Cracking/perishing also evident (5.2.3 (e))

Slight slack felt in handbrake mechanism and nearside rear wheel has slight drag evident when wheel rotated backwards by hand

Pass 7 Sep 2023 102,919 miles

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

Slight slack felt in handbrake operation

Pass 14 Sep 2022 98,945 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2022 98,945 miles

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords both (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

handbrake has little reserve travel

Pass 14 Sep 2021 95,927 miles

handbrake low reserve travel

Pass 12 Sep 2020 91,297 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2019 88,714 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2018 85,043 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2017 81,230 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2017 81,230 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2016 76,021 miles

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

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

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 25 Aug 2015 69,730 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2014 59,097 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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 DND 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 DND, 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 DND registered?

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

Is LG61 DND safe to buy?

The MOT history for LG61 DND 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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