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LO61 DXL

2011 Kia Ceed

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

77,404 mi
Last recorded77,404 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Kia Ceed69,337 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO61 DXL
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Fail 10 Jul 2026 77,404 miles

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (4.1.3 (b))

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

Pass 13 Feb 2026 75,438 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

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

both inner cv gaitors weepiung

Pass 24 Feb 2025 70,290 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2024 64,465 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2023 58,840 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2022 53,349 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2021 48,110 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2020 44,691 miles

Nearside Rear once the parking brake is applied and released it binds making it very difficult to rotate the wheel until the linkage is touched

Offside Rear parking brake is binding slightly

Pass 25 Feb 2019 42,141 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2017 37,387 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2016 32,042 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)

Pass 11 Dec 2015 25,601 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2014 19,465 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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LO61 DXL is a 2011 Kia Ceed in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 LO61 DXL, 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

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What year was LO61 DXL registered?

LO61 DXL is a 2011 Kia Ceed, first registered on 30 December 2011.

Is LO61 DXL safe to buy?

The MOT history for LO61 DXL shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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