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CV61 EDJ

2011 Kia Ceed

Grey Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jan 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

55,188 mi
Last recorded55,188 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Kia Ceed69,337 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV61 EDJ
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 55,188 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2024 49,303 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2023 42,881 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2022 36,433 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall/shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 9 Dec 2022 36,241 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall/shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Dec 2021 29,131 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2020 23,363 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner and outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside and offside sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 2 Dec 2020 23,362 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner and outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside and offside sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Jul 2019 14,598 miles

Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached rear inner bumper broken (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyre side walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 2 Jul 2019 14,598 miles

Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached rear inner bumper broken (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyre side walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Sep 2018 14,067 miles

Rear fog lamp insecure lamp is loose, but isn't going to become dislodged (4.5.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2017 12,927 miles

Dash cam fitted to interior mirror

Fail 18 Sep 2017 12,927 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Dash cam fitted to interior mirror

Pass 6 Sep 2016 11,283 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2015 9,529 miles

Under tray fitted not allowing full inspection of all components

Pass 30 Jun 2014 7,207 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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CV61 EDJ is a 2011 Kia Ceed in Grey with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 CV61 EDJ, 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 CV61 EDJ registered?

CV61 EDJ is a 2011 Kia Ceed, first registered on 9 September 2011.

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