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BG61 CKJ

2011 Kia Ceed

White Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

82,133 mi
Last recorded82,133 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Kia Ceed69,337 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG61 CKJ
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 82,133 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2024 71,202 miles

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Oct 2024 71,202 miles

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

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Oct 2023 66,149 miles

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

Fail 5 Oct 2023 66,149 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 6 Oct 2022 59,477 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2022 59,477 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2021 52,830 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides ()

Fail 4 Nov 2021 52,830 miles

Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side Both sides (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides ()

Pass 30 Oct 2020 45,786 miles

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

rear n/s brake binding

Pass 30 Oct 2019 42,564 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2019 42,551 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 22 Oct 2018 36,422 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective rubber frayed (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Oct 2018 36,422 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective rubber frayed (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2017 30,087 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2016 21,427 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 31 Oct 2015 13,668 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2014 10,672 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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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BG61 CKJ is a 2011 Kia Ceed in White with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 BG61 CKJ, 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 BG61 CKJ registered?

BG61 CKJ is a 2011 Kia Ceed, first registered on 31 October 2011.

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