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LM61 RJU

2011 Kia Ceed

Grey Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

95,998 mi
Last recorded95,998 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Kia Ceed69,337 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM61 RJU
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 95,998 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2025 95,993 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 25 Oct 2024 88,925 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2023 82,819 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2022 72,767 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2022 72,767 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Nov 2021 63,216 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2020 58,514 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2019 53,646 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2018 46,079 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear tire perished also going out of shape

Offside Rear tire perished also going out of shape

Fail 2 Nov 2018 46,079 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear tire perished also going out of shape

Offside Rear tire perished also going out of shape

Pass 25 Oct 2017 37,014 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2017 37,014 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 14 Nov 2016 28,245 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2015 20,955 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2014 15,438 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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LM61 RJU is a 2011 Kia Ceed in Grey 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 LM61 RJU, 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 LM61 RJU?

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What year was LM61 RJU registered?

LM61 RJU is a 2011 Kia Ceed, first registered on 21 November 2011.

Is LM61 RJU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LM61 RJU 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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