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LG61 JBO

2011 Kia Ceed

Black Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

83,602 mi
Last recorded83,602 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Kia Ceed69,337 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 83,602 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2025 80,868 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2024 80,552 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2023 80,494 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2022 78,214 miles

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

park brake lever has travel

Fail 27 Oct 2022 78,119 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

park brake lever has travel

Pass 28 Sep 2021 73,835 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) very slight

Fail 28 Sep 2021 73,835 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) very slight

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

Pass 16 Sep 2020 68,807 miles

slight play detected in steering rack

rear wiper smears screen

front wipers smear screen

Pass 4 Sep 2019 63,724 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing very low on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing low & uneven on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 4 Sep 2019 63,724 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing very low on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing low & uneven on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 12 Sep 2018 56,069 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 48,271 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2016 40,513 miles

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

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

Offside Rear tyre deteriorated on inner edge

Pass 3 Sep 2015 32,878 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 26,032 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 JBO is a 2011 Kia Ceed in Black with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 JBO, 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 JBO registered?

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

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