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CV61 EFJ

2011 Kia Ceed

White Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2024
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

119,842 mi
Last recorded119,842 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2023
Typical for 2011 Kia Ceed69,337 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV61 EFJ
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2023 119,842 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front/rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

tow bar corroded

Pass 7 Mar 2022 114,921 miles

205/55/16 x 4,,

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear sf and sa's hsc, (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Mar 2022 114,921 miles

205/55/16 x 4,,

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear sf and sa's hsc, (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2021 111,645 miles

undertrays & trims within prescribed area not allowing full inspection

Fail 15 Mar 2021 111,643 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel handbrake (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

undertrays & trims within prescribed area not allowing full inspection

Pass 13 Mar 2020 109,359 miles

Plastic trims shields and guards covering some prescribed areas.

Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2019 100,818 miles

n/s/f inner cv gator greasy

n/s/f tyre wearing inner edge

n/s/r tyre perishing

o/s/f tyre slightly wearing inner edge

o/s/r tyre wearing inner edge close to canvas and perishing

wipers leaving slight smears

Pass 20 Mar 2018 87,844 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn and corroded on edges (3.5.1i)

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

Plastic trims shields and guards covering some perscribed areas.

Towbar component slightly corroded bar and brackets (6.6.1)

Pass 13 Mar 2017 74,143 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge of tread bald (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge of tread bald (4.1.E.1)

Fail 13 Mar 2017 74,140 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge of tread bald (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge of tread bald (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Sep 2015 52,976 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 38,552 miles

both rear tyres wearing on inside edge

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 EFJ is a 2011 Kia Ceed in White with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 EFJ, 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 EFJ registered?

CV61 EFJ is a 2011 Kia Ceed, first registered on 23 September 2011.

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