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LG61 HJV

2011 Kia Ceed

Black Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2025
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

106,411 mi
Last recorded106,411 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2024
Typical for 2011 Kia Ceed69,337 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2024 106,411 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jan 2024 106,411 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2022 96,434 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2021 86,674 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2020 79,157 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2020 79,144 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Jul 2019 73,995 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2018 67,114 miles

Offside Rear brake discs heat shield is starting to corrode

Offside Rear door is slightly damaged

handbrake travel is high

plastic under tray is fitted covering some componets

Fail 16 Jun 2018 67,028 miles

Nearside Front Upper Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear brake discs heat shield is starting to corrode

Offside Rear door is slightly damaged

handbrake travel is high

plastic under tray is fitted covering some componets

Pass 1 Jul 2017 59,209 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 49,507 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2016 49,507 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Apr 2015 38,869 miles

2x rear tyres old and cracked

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

front discs poor

rear discs poor

rear w-blade poor

Fail 22 Apr 2015 38,869 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

2x rear tyres old and cracked

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

front discs poor

o/s/front w-blade poor

rear discs poor

rear w-blade poor

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 HJV is a 2011 Kia Ceed in Black with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 HJV, 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 HJV registered?

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

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