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CK61 VBU

2011 Kia Ceed

Red Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

70,708 mi
Last recorded70,708 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Kia Ceed69,337 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK61 VBU
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 70,708 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2025 70,708 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2024 69,519 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2023 66,519 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2022 62,870 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 11 Feb 2021 55,306 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2020 45,173 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2020 45,173 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2019 32,512 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2018 21,047 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2016 16,594 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre is perishing but no cords exposed

Pass 5 Dec 2015 11,978 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2014 10,301 miles

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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CK61 VBU is a 2011 Kia Ceed in Red with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 CK61 VBU, 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 CK61 VBU registered?

CK61 VBU is a 2011 Kia Ceed, first registered on 12 December 2011.

Is CK61 VBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for CK61 VBU shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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