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LG61 JCO

2011 Kia Ceed

Black Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Sep 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

87,473 mi
Last recorded87,473 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2026
Typical for 2011 Kia Ceed69,337 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2026 87,473 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Pattern Only Just Visible (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 2 Sep 2026 87,473 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Upper Boot Split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Pattern Only Just Visible (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner Edge Worn Close To Canvas/Tread Measuring 2.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 5 Sep 2025 85,003 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge irregular wear/lumpy inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 6 Sep 2024 82,146 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2023 78,345 miles

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

Fail 14 Aug 2023 78,342 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2022 75,395 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 18 Aug 2021 71,896 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 18 Aug 2020 68,814 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2019 65,241 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in zone B (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2018 60,574 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2017 53,509 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 46,173 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 40,167 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted at time of test

Pass 5 Sep 2014 30,865 miles

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

o/s/f suspension arm bush starting to unbond

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 JCO is a 2011 Kia Ceed in Black with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 JCO, 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 JCO registered?

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

Is LG61 JCO safe to buy?

The MOT history for LG61 JCO shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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