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BV61 BKZ

2011 Kia Ceed

Black Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

156,735 mi
Last recorded156,735 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Kia Ceed69,337 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV61 BKZ
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 156,735 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 10 Sep 2025 156,735 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 17 Sep 2024 154,315 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

under body seal added under vehicle

Pass 25 Sep 2023 150,971 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2023 150,970 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively std (3.4 (b) (ii))

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 close to wear bars / perished walls (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2022 146,759 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished & Scuffed Inner (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished & Scuffed Inner (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Parking brake lever has Little Reserve movement indicating incorrect adjustment

Pass 17 Sep 2021 143,687 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/4517 deep cracking in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge deep cracking in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2020 141,569 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/4517 edges worn and cracked (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play inner tie rod has excessive movement (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2019 139,489 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2018 136,182 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2017 131,902 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 116,864 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 100,243 miles

Nearside Front tyre cut but not to cords

Fail 23 Sep 2015 100,243 miles

Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt inner (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front tyre cut but not to cords

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

Pass 22 Oct 2014 75,507 miles

Advise:N/S/F Tyre slightly low on inside edge.

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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BV61 BKZ is a 2011 Kia Ceed in Black with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BV61 BKZ, 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 BV61 BKZ registered?

BV61 BKZ is a 2011 Kia Ceed, first registered on 31 October 2011.

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