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SM61 LGL

2011 Kia Ceed

White Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Nov 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

101,897 mi
Last recorded101,897 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Kia Ceed69,337 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM61 LGL
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2025 101,897 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2024 99,105 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2023 90,009 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2023 90,009 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2022 81,098 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2021 70,043 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2020 61,595 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2019 55,007 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2018 50,047 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2017 44,180 miles

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin would require alloy removal to allow fully inspection (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Nov 2016 38,205 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2015 31,581 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2015 31,579 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Nov 2014 24,585 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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SM61 LGL is a 2011 Kia Ceed in White with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 SM61 LGL, 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 SM61 LGL registered?

SM61 LGL is a 2011 Kia Ceed, first registered on 30 November 2011.

Is SM61 LGL safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM61 LGL shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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