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BK61 GWD

2011 Kia Ceed

Silver Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

141,329 mi
Last recorded141,329 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Kia Ceed69,337 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK61 GWD
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 141,329 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2024 141,012 miles

Front Lower Corrosion to front sub-frame / suspension arms / brake calipers.

Nearside Front Lower Brake hose slightly deteriorated Flexi hose perished / ferrules corroded. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Blade arm swivel bush perished / delaminating. Arm corroded. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Tailgate shock absorber weak performance.

Offside Front Lower Brake hose slightly deteriorated Flexi hose perished / ferrules corroded. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources Weak light output. (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Blade arm swivel pin bush perished / delaminating. Arm corroded. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Tailgate shock absorber weak performance.

Rear Lower Corrosion to rear sub-frame / suspension arms / brake calipers.

Fail 12 Dec 2024 141,011 miles

Nearside Front Lower Brake disc contaminated Partially corroded / pitted surfaces. (1.1.14 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Small section to driveshaft leaking. (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Brake hose excessively deteriorated Flexi hose perished / cracking. Ferrules corroded. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Brake disc contaminated Partially corroded / pitted surfaces. (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Rear Lower Brake hose excessively deteriorated Flexi hose perished / cracking. Ferrules corroded. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Lower Corrosion to front sub-frame / suspension arms / brake calipers.

Nearside Front Lower Brake hose slightly deteriorated Flexi hose perished / ferrules corroded. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Blade arm swivel bush perished / delaminating. Arm corroded. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Tailgate shock absorber weak performance.

Offside Front Lower Brake hose slightly deteriorated Flexi hose perished / ferrules corroded. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources Weak light output. (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Blade arm swivel pin bush perished / delaminating. Arm corroded. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Tailgate shock absorber weak performance.

Rear Lower Corrosion to rear sub-frame / suspension arms / brake calipers.

Pass 14 Nov 2023 140,222 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2023 140,218 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

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

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))

Pass 28 Oct 2022 137,654 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2022 137,654 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 4 Nov 2021 135,049 miles

Hand brake requires adjustment

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2020 131,720 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Nov 2019 128,010 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2019 128,010 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2018 117,975 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre stepping on inner edge

Fail 11 Oct 2018 117,972 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear tyre stepping on inner edge

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 20 Sep 2017 107,854 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2017 107,854 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Oct 2016 98,487 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside front tyre worn bald inner and outer edges

nearside rear tyre 3mm

offside front tyre worn bald on inner edge

Pass 10 Oct 2015 88,148 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has a nail

Fail 10 Oct 2015 88,148 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has a nail

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Sep 2014 75,305 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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BK61 GWD is a 2011 Kia Ceed in Silver with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 BK61 GWD, 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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BK61 GWD is a 2011 Kia Ceed, first registered on 11 October 2011.

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