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BK61 JVY

2011 Kia Ceed

Grey Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jan 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

146,647 mi
Last recorded146,647 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Kia Ceed69,337 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK61 JVY
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 146,647 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2024 141,275 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2024 134,376 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Dec 2022 131,184 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Dec 2021 124,133 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2021 124,103 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2021 124,101 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 Aug 2021 124,092 miles

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

Fail 4 Aug 2021 124,092 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 Jul 2020 119,663 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2020 119,663 miles

Front Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Jul 2019 112,184 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2018 101,550 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 93,922 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 93,751 miles

Engine Covers fitted

Under trays fitted

Fail 4 Apr 2017 93,751 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Engine Covers fitted

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

Under trays fitted

Pass 18 Aug 2016 82,707 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 79,850 miles

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn travel (3.1.5)

Fail 12 Oct 2015 79,850 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn travel (3.1.5)

Pass 28 Oct 2014 64,780 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Oct 2014 64,780 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Oct 2014 64,735 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2014 64,735 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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 JVY is a 2011 Kia Ceed in Grey with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 JVY, 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 BK61 JVY registered?

BK61 JVY is a 2011 Kia Ceed, first registered on 30 September 2011.

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