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LG61 HZH

2011 Kia Ceed

Silver Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

170,387 mi
Last recorded170,387 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Kia Ceed69,337 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG61 HZH
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 170,387 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2024 166,893 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))

Pass 2 Oct 2023 154,350 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2022 138,554 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Undertray fitted (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Sep 2022 138,554 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Undertray fitted (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2021 130,525 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2021 130,522 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel both (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Aug 2020 105,054 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2020 105,020 miles

Windscreen washer not working both (3.5 (a))

Pass 30 Aug 2019 103,672 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2019 103,618 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating both sides (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 28 Aug 2018 99,132 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2017 88,683 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2017 88,683 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 30 Aug 2016 79,761 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 68,296 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 54,190 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 HZH is a 2011 Kia Ceed in Silver with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 HZH, 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 HZH registered?

LG61 HZH is a 2011 Kia Ceed, first registered on 1 September 2011.

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