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LG61 HKK

2011 Kia Ceed

Black Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

115,355 mi
Last recorded115,355 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Kia Ceed69,337 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG61 HKK
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 115,355 miles

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both sides

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

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. both side

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both sides

Fail 8 Jun 2026 115,355 miles

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both sides

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

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. both side

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both sides

Pass 9 Jun 2025 110,744 miles

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

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. both sides (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Jun 2025 110,744 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. both sides (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2024 106,011 miles

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jun 2024 106,011 miles

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jun 2023 97,816 miles

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

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

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

Suspension components rusty

Under trays fitted

Pass 28 May 2022 90,005 miles

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

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

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

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

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

both rear trailing arm bushes heavily worn but still holding

Fail 25 May 2022 89,890 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

both rear trailing arm bushes heavily worn but still holding

Pass 9 Jun 2021 75,924 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

General under body corrosion.

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Jun 2021 75,924 miles

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

General under body corrosion.

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2020 67,540 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2020 67,540 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp missing (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working both (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Mar 2019 67,212 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2018 66,530 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2018 66,530 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 24 Aug 2017 61,043 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2016 51,392 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2015 40,185 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 29,123 miles

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

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

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 HKK is a 2011 Kia Ceed in Black with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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

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