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BJ61 NVO

2011 Kia Ceed

Silver Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

71,872 mi
Last recorded71,872 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Kia Ceed69,337 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ61 NVO
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 71,872 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Arms (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2024 70,338 miles

Bonnet safety latch stiff.

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 19 Dec 2023 68,604 miles

Bonnet safety latch stiff.

Pass 1 Oct 2022 65,151 miles

Front sub frame support bracket corroded. (nearside rear)

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 29 Sep 2022 65,137 miles

Rear Service brake efficiency below requirements No effort both side (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front sub frame support bracket corroded. (nearside rear)

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 Sep 2021 59,595 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 24 Sep 2021 59,595 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn close to cords on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Sep 2020 56,909 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2019 53,794 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front and Rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and Rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Oct 2018 45,998 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 4 Oct 2018 45,998 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Sep 2017 41,140 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2016 33,843 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 23,854 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 13,666 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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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BJ61 NVO is a 2011 Kia Ceed in Silver with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BJ61 NVO, 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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BJ61 NVO is a 2011 Kia Ceed, first registered on 17 October 2011.

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