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LT61 SVZ

2011 Kia Ceed

Red Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

71,618 mi
Last recorded71,618 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2026
Typical for 2011 Kia Ceed69,337 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT61 SVZ
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2026 71,618 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 15 Sep 2025 67,446 miles

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

Fail 6 Sep 2025 67,442 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Stop lamp(s) switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements intermittently, brake lights will not show when pedal is pressed. (4.3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2024 64,261 miles

Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides, low on inner edges, on 3mm, perishing, 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front factory fitted engine trims and covers,

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front inner bush is splitting, (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded small, (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 4 Sep 2024 64,261 miles

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

Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides, low on inner edges, on 3mm, perishing, 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front factory fitted engine trims and covers,

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front inner bush is splitting, (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded small, (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Sep 2023 59,832 miles

Front 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 12 Sep 2022 55,958 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2021 52,100 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2020 48,504 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2019 44,639 miles

Both rear tyres out of shape

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2018 40,158 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 35,062 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 29,961 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 23,663 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2015 23,663 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 10 Sep 2014 17,279 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2014 17,279 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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LT61 SVZ is a 2011 Kia Ceed in Red with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 LT61 SVZ, 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 LT61 SVZ registered?

LT61 SVZ is a 2011 Kia Ceed, first registered on 17 September 2011.

Is LT61 SVZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LT61 SVZ shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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