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LV61 XEJ

2011 Kia Ceed

Silver Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

23,805 mi
Last recorded23,805 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Kia Ceed69,337 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV61 XEJ
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 23,805 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2025 23,805 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Nov 2024 14,651 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2023 9,317 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2022 8,770 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2021 8,759 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2020 8,725 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2019 8,502 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2018 7,932 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2017 7,350 miles

Nearside Front tyre cracked

Nearside Rear tyre cracked

Offside Front tyre sidewall damage

Offside Rear tyre cracked

Pass 26 Oct 2016 6,506 miles

Nearside Front tyre starting to crack

Nearside Rear tyre starting to crack

Offside Front tyre side wall damage

Offside Rear tyre starting to crack

Pass 18 Nov 2015 5,639 miles

Offside Front tyre side wall damage

Pass 11 Dec 2014 4,722 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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LV61 XEJ is a 2011 Kia Ceed in Silver with a 1,582cc diesel 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 LV61 XEJ, 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 LV61 XEJ?

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What year was LV61 XEJ registered?

LV61 XEJ is a 2011 Kia Ceed, first registered on 29 December 2011.

Is LV61 XEJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LV61 XEJ 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.

Does LV61 XEJ have outstanding finance?

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