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BD61 ULY

2011 Kia Ceed

Red Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

287,724 mi
Last recorded287,724 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Kia Ceed69,337 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD61 ULY
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 287,724 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2026 287,505 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2026 284,747 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2024 242,651 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2024 241,572 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2023 199,561 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2022 166,550 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2020 118,754 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2018 109,263 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 1 Nov 2018 109,263 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 11 Nov 2017 96,150 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc face poor condition very rusty

Nearside Rear Tyre cracking in tread

Pass 7 Nov 2016 82,456 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2016 82,456 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Nov 2015 68,878 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2014 60,334 miles

both front tyres on 3mm tread

both rear tyres on 3mm tread light cracking

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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BD61 ULY is a 2011 Kia Ceed in Red with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 BD61 ULY, 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 BD61 ULY registered?

BD61 ULY is a 2011 Kia Ceed, first registered on 16 December 2011.

Is BD61 ULY safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD61 ULY shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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