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LG61 HZK

2011 Kia Ceed

Blue Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

133,820 mi
Last recorded133,820 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 Kia Ceed69,337 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG61 HZK
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2026 133,820 miles

REAR DISCS AND PADS WORN

Fail 18 Aug 2026 133,772 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

REAR DISCS AND PADS WORN

low effort n/s park

Pass 26 Aug 2025 125,830 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear stabiliser bracket heavily corroded/holed (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2024 117,411 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

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

Fail 18 Sep 2024 117,356 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

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

Pass 6 Sep 2023 108,470 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2023 108,470 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Nov 2022 96,528 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2021 82,466 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2021 81,851 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Pass 4 Nov 2020 70,779 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

crack in front screen

Pass 21 Oct 2019 59,722 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2018 48,968 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Oct 2018 48,968 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 24 Oct 2017 42,976 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Offside washer jet weak

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 24 Oct 2017 42,975 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Offside washer jet weak

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Oct 2016 37,455 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 24 Oct 2016 37,455 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

UNABLE TO INSPECT N/S/R HUB BEARING DUE TO BRAKE BIND

Pass 27 Oct 2015 32,012 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2014 27,380 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 HZK is a 2011 Kia Ceed in Blue with a 1,582cc diesel 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 HZK, 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 HZK registered?

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

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