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CP61 GZU

2011 Kia Ceed

White Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2025
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

116,427 mi
Last recorded116,427 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2024
Typical for 2011 Kia Ceed69,337 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP61 GZU
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2024 116,427 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2023 115,663 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2022 108,890 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2022 108,890 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Dec 2021 104,610 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2021 104,610 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Dec 2020 98,825 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 23 Dec 2020 98,825 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Dec 2019 94,307 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn lower bush on front suspension arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Dec 2019 94,307 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn lower bush on front suspension arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Dec 2018 84,299 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear light broken (sharp edges)

Fail 14 Dec 2018 84,247 miles

Fuel tank insecure supporting strap broken (6.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm inside edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm inside edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear light broken (sharp edges)

Pass 12 Dec 2017 72,294 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2017 72,294 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Nov 2016 59,636 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2016 59,636 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2015 47,827 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2014 35,537 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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CP61 GZU is a 2011 Kia Ceed in White with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 CP61 GZU, 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 CP61 GZU registered?

CP61 GZU is a 2011 Kia Ceed, first registered on 30 November 2011.

Is CP61 GZU safe to buy?

The MOT history for CP61 GZU shows 18 tests with a 61.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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