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BJ61 OHC

2011 Kia Ceed

Red Petrol 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2026
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

131,753 mi
Last recorded131,753 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Kia Ceed69,337 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ61 OHC
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 28 Jul 2026 131,753 miles

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced SILL CORROED (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Jul 2025 126,670 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2025 126,635 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened osr brake disc pitted / corroded to excess (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Jul 2024 118,700 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2023 106,871 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge osr wearing inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jul 2022 97,191 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened outer face rusty and pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Jul 2021 88,978 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer shoulders worn (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jul 2020 80,618 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn down to 2.3mm (1.6mm limit) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jul 2019 70,365 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Jul 2019 70,365 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Dec 2018 66,556 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2018 66,556 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2017 59,463 miles

Offside Rear tyre perished

Fail 11 Dec 2017 59,459 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear tyre perished

Pass 7 Dec 2016 51,555 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2015 43,823 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 42,537 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2015 42,537 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Oct 2014 31,386 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2014 31,386 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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 OHC is a 2011 Kia Ceed in Red with a 1,582cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 BJ61 OHC, 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 BJ61 OHC registered?

BJ61 OHC is a 2011 Kia Ceed, first registered on 31 October 2011.

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