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LG61 HXM

2011 Kia Ceed

Red Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

172,690 mi
Last recorded172,690 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2025
Typical for 2011 Kia Ceed69,337 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG61 HXM
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2025 172,690 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2025 172,686 miles

Nearside Front Suspension locking device ineffective lower ball joint (5.3.6 (b))

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2024 165,257 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2023 151,021 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2023 151,020 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2022 128,766 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2022 128,763 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt lower drop link ball joint boot defective + slight play in ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn smooth 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm tread, inner edge worn smooth (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut on tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2021 115,063 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/R17 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Mar 2021 115,062 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/R17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Mar 2020 104,117 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear seat belts not checked due to access

Pass 26 Mar 2019 87,006 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 66,629 miles

slight corrosion to inner faces of front brake discs

slight perishing to nearside rear tyre

Pass 28 Mar 2017 41,145 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2016 39,622 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2015 35,265 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear tyre slightly out of shape inner edge

Pass 13 Aug 2014 26,494 miles

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 HXM is a 2011 Kia Ceed in Red with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HXM, 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 HXM is a 2011 Kia Ceed, first registered on 30 September 2011.

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