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LG61 HJK

2011 Kia Ceed

Black Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

118,554 mi
Last recorded118,554 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Kia Ceed69,337 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 118,554 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2025 115,363 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2024 112,592 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2023 109,875 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2022 107,577 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2021 104,912 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2020 101,346 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2019 92,440 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2018 80,429 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2017 67,468 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 55,363 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 27 Sep 2016 55,363 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 15 Sep 2015 42,305 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s/r tyre out of shape

o/s/r tyre starting to crack

Fail 15 Sep 2015 42,305 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

n/s/r tyre out of shape

o/s/r tyre starting to crack

Pass 2 Oct 2014 30,749 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 HJK is a 2011 Kia Ceed in Black with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 HJK, 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

How do I check the history of LG61 HJK?

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What year was LG61 HJK registered?

LG61 HJK is a 2011 Kia Ceed, first registered on 9 September 2011.

Is LG61 HJK safe to buy?

The MOT history for LG61 HJK shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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