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BG61 KWW

2011 Kia Ceed

Red Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Nov 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

160,463 mi
Last recorded160,463 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Kia Ceed69,337 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG61 KWW
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 160,463 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2025 160,463 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2024 150,534 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2024 150,534 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2023 150,414 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2022 148,389 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2021 146,202 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 144,198 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 140,593 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2018 136,421 miles

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

Under covers fitted obscuring view to testable items

Fail 11 Apr 2018 136,418 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn on inner edge

Nearside Rear Tyre showing age related cracks

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear Tyre showing age related cracks

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

Under covers fitted obscuring view to testable items

Pass 3 May 2017 131,691 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 May 2016 127,513 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2016 122,917 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2016 122,917 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2014 107,988 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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BG61 KWW is a 2011 Kia Ceed in Red with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BG61 KWW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BG61 KWW registered?

BG61 KWW is a 2011 Kia Ceed, first registered on 16 December 2011.

Is BG61 KWW safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG61 KWW shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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