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BF61 ZLV

2011 Kia Ceed

White Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

70,768 mi
Last recorded70,768 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 Kia Ceed69,337 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF61 ZLV
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2026 70,768 miles

Brake pedal linkage to master cylinder noisy

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn low on the inner tread area (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside track rod inner joint has play

Fail 25 Aug 2026 70,768 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pedal linkage to master cylinder noisy

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn low on the inner tread area (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside track rod inner joint has play

Pass 22 Aug 2025 67,097 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low on the inner tread area (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Aug 2024 63,209 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 13 Aug 2024 63,197 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Aug 2023 59,723 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2022 56,399 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2021 52,326 miles

Both Front Washers Poor but Are Clearing Screen

Pass 26 Aug 2020 48,566 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2019 46,716 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2019 46,716 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Aug 2018 43,636 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower Arm Bush De-Bonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/55/16/91 V (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/55/16 91V (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 28 Aug 2018 43,636 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower Arm Bush De-Bonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/55/16/91 V (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/55/16 91V (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Aug 2017 41,705 miles

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

both rear tyres slightly stepped on inner edges

Pass 18 Aug 2016 37,505 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2015 33,754 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2014 27,901 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

both front tyres 3mm

both front tyres wearing inner edges

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 ZLV is a 2011 Kia Ceed in White with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 BF61 ZLV, 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 ZLV registered?

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

Is BF61 ZLV safe to buy?

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