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LS61 TGO

2011 Kia Ceed

Black Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Apr 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

54,504 mi
Last recorded54,504 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Kia Ceed69,337 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS61 TGO
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 54,504 miles

engine bay and under body covers fitted obscuring testable items from view

Fail 7 Apr 2026 54,504 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

engine bay and under body covers fitted obscuring testable items from view

Pass 9 Apr 2025 47,270 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

engine bay and under body covers fitted obscuring testable items from view

Fail 9 Apr 2025 47,270 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

engine bay and under body covers fitted obscuring testable items from view

Pass 5 Apr 2024 41,234 miles

engine bay and under body covers fitted obscuring testable items from view

Pass 12 Apr 2023 36,826 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall and outer tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner & outer sidewall's (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 12 Apr 2023 36,825 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall and outer tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner & outer sidewall's (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

coolant level @ min

Pass 1 Nov 2022 32,867 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2022 32,867 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2021 24,522 miles

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

Fail 15 Nov 2021 24,522 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2020 21,328 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2019 19,892 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Nov 2019 19,892 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2018 16,984 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2017 14,180 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2016 11,095 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2015 8,439 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2015 8,442 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2014 6,537 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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LS61 TGO is a 2011 Kia Ceed in Black with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 LS61 TGO, 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 LS61 TGO registered?

LS61 TGO is a 2011 Kia Ceed, first registered on 21 October 2011.

Is LS61 TGO safe to buy?

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