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BJ61 PZZ

2011 Kia Ceed

Grey Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

141,125 mi
Last recorded141,125 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Kia Ceed69,337 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ61 PZZ
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 141,125 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both ns and os (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Oct 2024 134,980 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2023 129,208 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded and rear both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front & rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Oct 2022 121,844 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2022 121,827 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 23 Sep 2021 115,257 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel

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

Under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Oct 2020 106,441 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn/wearing on inner tread

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

Offside Front Tyre worn/wearing on inner tread

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear 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))

Under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Oct 2019 91,034 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2018 75,013 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2017 57,861 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre perishing/cracking on tread

Offside Rear Tyre perishing/cracking on tread

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

offside front tyre worn on inner edge of tread

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge of tread

Pass 26 Sep 2016 42,933 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

rear tyres perishing/cracking on tread

Pass 12 Oct 2015 27,275 miles

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

nearside front tyre perishing/cracking on tread

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge of tread

Pass 22 Oct 2014 12,908 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 22 Oct 2014 12,908 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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 PZZ is a 2011 Kia Ceed in Grey with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 PZZ, 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 BJ61 PZZ registered?

BJ61 PZZ is a 2011 Kia Ceed, first registered on 29 December 2011.

Is BJ61 PZZ safe to buy?

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