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LG61 JCZ

2011 Kia Ceed

Black Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

79,574 mi
Last recorded79,574 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Kia Ceed69,337 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 79,574 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 May 2025 76,937 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

brake fluid level low

handbrake adjustment

Fail 7 May 2025 76,937 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

brake fluid level low

handbrake adjustment

Pass 7 May 2024 72,992 miles

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

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

Pass 9 May 2023 70,793 miles
Fail 4 May 2023 70,785 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Apr 2022 66,896 miles

brake fluid level slightly low

Pass 4 May 2021 62,424 miles
Pass 5 May 2020 59,521 miles
Fail 5 May 2020 59,521 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Apr 2019 56,582 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing on outter edge and cracking

Rear tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 11 Apr 2018 51,961 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 48,126 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 43,462 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 34,722 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2015 34,721 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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 JCZ 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 75%.

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 JCZ, 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

How do I check the history of LG61 JCZ?

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What year was LG61 JCZ registered?

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

Is LG61 JCZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LG61 JCZ shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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