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BF61 FWP

2011 Kia Ceed

Grey Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

126,193 mi
Last recorded126,193 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Kia Ceed69,337 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF61 FWP
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 11 May 2026 126,193 miles

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) nearside of rack has excessive free play (2.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear back-plates are corroded (1.1.21 (e) (i))

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front subframe rear mounting plates are corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm mounting bushes are worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arm mounting bushes are worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2025 117,703 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear back plates are corroded (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Fail 23 May 2025 117,702 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear back plates are corroded (1.1.21 (e) (i))

wiper blade efficiency untested

Pass 28 May 2024 108,435 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear back-plates are corroded (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Registration plate lamp insecure both (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 May 2023 99,447 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear back plates are corroded (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Registration plate lamp insecure both (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both front blades are smearing slightly (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 May 2022 89,264 miles
Pass 26 May 2021 83,796 miles
Pass 29 May 2020 79,569 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2019 72,700 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 15 Apr 2019 72,698 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn nearside front and offside front lower suspension arm front bushes have completely de-bonded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also perished/cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Apr 2018 66,108 miles

Offside Front Inner cv gator weeping grease slightly

Offside Front fog light not working

Fail 15 Apr 2018 66,108 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Inner cv gator weeping grease slightly

Offside Front fog light not working

Pass 27 Mar 2017 59,151 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt nearside and offside inner cv boots are leaking slightly (2.5.C.1a)

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush nearside and offside lower arm front mounting bushes are de-bonding (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres are slightly out of shape

Pass 19 Mar 2016 51,816 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2015 49,988 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

reverse lamp working with side lights & stop lights - advise repair

Fail 18 Aug 2015 49,988 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

reverse lamp working with side lights & stop lights - advise repair

Pass 12 Aug 2014 37,559 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

O/S/F Fog lamp not working

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

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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BF61 FWP is a 2011 Kia Ceed in Grey with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 BF61 FWP, 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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BF61 FWP is a 2011 Kia Ceed, first registered on 5 September 2011.

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