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LG61 HZJ

2011 Kia Ceed

Black Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

40,331 mi
Last recorded40,331 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Kia Ceed69,337 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 40,331 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2025 36,327 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 25 Mar 2025 36,327 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

advise offside rear tyre starting to wear out of shape.

Pass 2 Apr 2024 33,185 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2023 29,784 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2021 27,643 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2020 22,981 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NSF Lower Arm Bush Debonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2019 21,933 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2018 20,936 miles

Nearside Front lower arm front bush starting to debond

Fail 18 Sep 2018 20,936 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front lower arm front bush starting to debond

Pass 6 Sep 2017 19,875 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 18,885 miles

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Sep 2015 17,474 miles

both front wiper blades have small nick in rubber leaving a line across the screen

Pass 8 Sep 2014 16,189 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 HZJ 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 85.7%.

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 HZJ, 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

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What year was LG61 HZJ registered?

LG61 HZJ is a 2011 Kia Ceed, first registered on 30 September 2011.

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The MOT history for LG61 HZJ shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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