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LG61 OEL

2011 Kia Ceed

Blue Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

141,800 mi
Last recorded141,800 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2026
Typical for 2011 Kia Ceed69,337 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2026 141,800 miles

Handbrake high nearly to stopper

O/S headlight Projected beam image is just visible

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords N/S/F (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Sep 2025 137,710 miles

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

both rear trailing arm bushes are deteriorating

brake pedal has travel

nearside rear inner brake pad is worn more than the offside

offside headlight outer lens is deteriorating

oil residue turbo pipework

Fail 18 Sep 2025 137,693 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit plate limit 0.55 average reading 1.25 (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

both rear trailing arm bushes are deteriorating

brake pedal has travel

nearside rear inner brake pad is worn more than the offside

offside headlight outer lens is deteriorating

oil residue turbo pipework

Pass 16 Sep 2024 131,898 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (bottom ball joint) (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (bottom ball joint small split) (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp insecure (slightly insecure) (4.5.1 (c) (i))

Fail 9 Sep 2024 131,762 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (bottom ball joint) (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (bottom ball joint small split) (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp insecure (slightly insecure) (4.5.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2023 122,873 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector insecure (4.8.1 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Sep 2023 122,629 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector insecure (4.8.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2022 112,816 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Steering column deformed but serviceable Slight movement in upper column (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Wiper blades deteriorated

Fail 13 Sep 2022 112,453 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Steering column deformed but serviceable Slight movement in upper column (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Wiper blades deteriorated

Pass 6 Sep 2021 101,972 miles

Front Road wheel slightly distorted Both sides (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Both outer seats

Fail 6 Sep 2021 101,972 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Front Road wheel slightly distorted Both sides (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Both outer seats

Pass 9 Sep 2020 92,952 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Sep 2019 85,042 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2018 75,320 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 66,251 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 55,576 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 45,869 miles

1. Engine cover fitted 2. under tray fitted

Fail 10 Sep 2015 45,869 miles

1. Engine cover fitted 2. under tray fitted

Offside Front Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm excessive (2.2.B.1b)

Pass 4 Sep 2014 36,589 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 OEL is a 2011 Kia Ceed in Blue with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 OEL, 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 OEL registered?

LG61 OEL is a 2011 Kia Ceed, first registered on 15 September 2011.

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