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BN61 EOB

2011 Kia Ceed

Silver Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

181,016 mi
Last recorded181,016 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Kia Ceed69,337 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN61 EOB
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 181,016 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2026 181,000 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Feb 2025 178,306 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2024 174,542 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2023 169,722 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2022 164,725 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2022 164,725 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Feb 2021 160,109 miles

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

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))

Fail 30 Jan 2021 160,109 miles

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

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

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

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 Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Jan 2020 150,699 miles

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

Fail 31 Jan 2020 150,699 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Jan 2019 130,803 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2018 112,515 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2017 91,053 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2016 90,994 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin wearing low (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Inner cv boot starting to leak grease from the end of the boot

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin VERY STRONG ADVISE , outer brake pad wearing very low and close to min limit (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit strong advise on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Oct 2015 66,527 miles

Nearside Front Inner cv boot leaking grease slightly

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front inner tread edge of tyre wearing low

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

Fail 20 Oct 2015 66,527 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner tread area badly worn exposing cords (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner cv boot leaking grease slightly

Nearside Front inner tread edge of tyre wearing low

Nearside Rear front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear nail in tread area punture

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

Pass 16 Oct 2014 46,864 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Oct 2014 46,690 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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BN61 EOB 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 BN61 EOB, 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 BN61 EOB registered?

BN61 EOB is a 2011 Kia Ceed, first registered on 25 October 2011.

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