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LG61 GPY

2011 Kia Ceed

Silver Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

174,275 mi
Last recorded174,275 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Kia Ceed69,337 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG61 GPY
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 174,275 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 13 Mar 2026 173,759 miles

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

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Mar 2025 152,961 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2024 143,769 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jul 2023 127,737 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2023 127,737 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2022 111,672 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 23 Jul 2022 111,671 miles

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2021 99,491 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2020 91,979 miles
Pass 29 May 2019 77,575 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2018 63,269 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2017 49,649 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 5 Jun 2017 49,649 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 27 May 2016 34,908 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre outer sidewall slightly scrubbed

Fail 27 May 2016 34,908 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Rear wiper split

Pass 15 Oct 2015 31,776 miles

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

Fail 15 Oct 2015 31,776 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2014 25,746 miles

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

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

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

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 GPY is a 2011 Kia Ceed in Silver with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 GPY, 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 GPY registered?

LG61 GPY is a 2011 Kia Ceed, first registered on 13 September 2011.

Is LG61 GPY safe to buy?

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