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LX61 WGD

2011 Kia Ceed

Red Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

101,051 mi
Last recorded101,051 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Kia Ceed69,337 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX61 WGD
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 101,051 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both fronts have inner edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

Minimal reserve travel on parking brake lever

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Parking brake requirements only just met

Fail 2 Apr 2026 101,051 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both fronts have inner edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

Minimal reserve travel on parking brake lever

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Rear Parking brake requirements only just met

Pass 2 Apr 2025 90,462 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively high travel (1.1.6 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

underside suspension slightly corroded

Pass 21 Mar 2024 80,591 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 May 2023 76,177 miles
Fail 19 May 2023 76,177 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2022 72,136 miles
Pass 19 May 2021 68,015 miles
Pass 15 May 2020 65,616 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2019 62,323 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 54,740 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 28 Mar 2018 54,740 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Jul 2017 48,374 miles

Front Side repeater slightly discoloured both front (1.4.A.2f)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front disc (3.5.1i)

Fail 8 Jul 2017 48,374 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front Side repeater slightly discoloured both front (1.4.A.2f)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front disc (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Jul 2016 40,343 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 2 Jul 2016 40,307 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 16 Jul 2014 23,434 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2014 23,434 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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LX61 WGD is a 2011 Kia Ceed in Red with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LX61 WGD, 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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LX61 WGD is a 2011 Kia Ceed, first registered on 29 September 2011.

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