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BF61 UTZ

2011 Kia Ceed

Grey Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

139,065 mi
Last recorded139,065 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Kia Ceed69,337 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2025 139,065 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 24 Sep 2024 131,334 miles

brake pipes have protective coatings

engine covers fitted

nsr tyre wearing on edges

os number plate light inop

slight wear on front brake discs

Fail 20 Sep 2024 131,301 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt nsf (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn nsf (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm osf (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

brake pipes have protective coatings

engine covers fitted

front brake pads low and slight wear on discs

nsr tyre wearing on edges

os number plate light inop

Pass 19 Sep 2023 120,885 miles

front brake discs wearing

os number plate light inop

slight play in nsr link

Fail 18 Sep 2023 120,883 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn nsf (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator rear (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Service brake excessively binding nsr (1.2.1 (f))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

front brake discs wearing

os number plate light inop

slight play in nsr link

Pass 23 Sep 2022 109,830 miles

brake pipes have protective coatings

engine covers fitted

Fail 22 Sep 2022 109,829 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover missing osf link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn nsf link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

brake pipes have protective coatings

engine covers fitted

Pass 30 Sep 2021 99,612 miles

brake pipes have protective coatings

engine covers fitted

front brake discs wearing

oil leak

Fail 27 Sep 2021 99,611 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Position lamp not working both front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn nsf bottom arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

brake pipes have protective coatings

engine covers fitted

front brake discs wearing

oil leak

Pass 25 Sep 2020 92,800 miles

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

Fail 25 Sep 2020 92,800 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Sep 2019 84,840 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2018 74,137 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 62,629 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Rear disc outer face corroded

Pass 23 Sep 2016 50,942 miles

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Fail 23 Sep 2016 50,942 miles

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2015 42,834 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2015 42,834 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)

Pass 25 Sep 2014 32,611 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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BF61 UTZ is a 2011 Kia Ceed in Grey with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 UTZ, 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 BF61 UTZ registered?

BF61 UTZ is a 2011 Kia Ceed, first registered on 29 September 2011.

Is BF61 UTZ safe to buy?

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