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CV61 OHB

2011 Kia Ceed

White Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

196,095 mi
Last recorded196,095 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 Kia Ceed69,337 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 196,095 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear floor area corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

travel on parking brake lever

Fail 18 Aug 2025 196,095 miles

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed cords showing on inside edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre low on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn to 2.5mm and low on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear floor area corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

travel on parking brake lever

Pass 28 Aug 2024 184,781 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

fuel tank corroding

Fail 28 Aug 2024 184,781 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

fuel tank corroding

Pass 30 Aug 2023 172,003 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective offside and nearside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear offside and nearside brake back plates corroded

Fail 30 Aug 2023 172,003 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective offside and nearside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear offside and nearside brake back plates corroded

Pass 26 Aug 2022 155,794 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Aug 2022 155,794 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Aug 2021 141,485 miles

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

travel on parking brake lever

Pass 27 Aug 2020 131,245 miles

advise corrosion rear subframe and all suspension parts

advise undertrays & trims within prescribed area not allowing full inspection

Fail 27 Aug 2020 131,245 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

advise corrosion rear subframe and all suspension parts

advise undertrays & trims within prescribed area not allowing full inspection

Pass 4 Sep 2019 120,570 miles

Offside Front outer cv gator greasy

Fail 4 Sep 2019 120,570 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front outer cv gator greasy

Offside Rear tyre slightly wearing inner edge

Pass 9 Aug 2018 99,727 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

advise corrosion on fuel tank

advise corrosion rear axle

advise undertrays and arch covers fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Fail 6 Aug 2018 99,727 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

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

advise corrosion on fuel tank

advise corrosion rear axle

advise n/s/f tyre down to 1.9m

advise undertrays and arch covers fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Pass 24 Aug 2017 79,548 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Aug 2017 79,548 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Aug 2016 57,913 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 43,087 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 26,219 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2014 26,219 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a) DANGEROUS

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 OHB is a 2011 Kia Ceed in White with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 CV61 OHB, 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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CV61 OHB is a 2011 Kia Ceed, first registered on 3 September 2011.

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