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LG61 FBZ

2011 Kia Ceed

Black Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Dec 2026
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

124,404 mi
Last recorded124,404 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Kia Ceed69,337 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 124,404 miles

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

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))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively rear brakes require service (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2024 120,380 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2023 116,579 miles

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

Fail 21 Nov 2023 116,579 miles

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 May 2022 116,538 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2020 114,447 miles

Rear Axle / Suspension Arms Slightly Corroded

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule OSR / NSR (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 14 Sep 2020 114,446 miles

Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Axle / Suspension Arms Slightly Corroded

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule OSR / NSR (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2019 108,291 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing On Inside Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing On Outer Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated OSR / NSR (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 29 Aug 2019 108,290 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing On Inside Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing On Outer Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated OSR / NSR (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Aug 2018 101,152 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 28 Aug 2018 101,152 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2017 90,753 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2017 90,753 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Aug 2016 81,210 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2015 71,024 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside rear tyre distorted advise replaced

Pass 10 Sep 2014 56,079 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2014 56,079 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

n/s inner cv boot clip

Fail 6 Sep 2014 56,048 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside driveshaft inner boot leaking grease

nearside front brake binding slightly

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 FBZ is a 2011 Kia Ceed in Black with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 FBZ, 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 FBZ is a 2011 Kia Ceed, first registered on 15 September 2011.

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