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DE61 MJK

2011 Kia Ceed

Black Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2020
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

147,513 mi
Last recorded147,513 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2019
Typical for 2011 Kia Ceed69,337 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE61 MJK
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2019 147,513 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

hand brake lever high

rear wiper split

Pass 20 Sep 2018 136,626 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2018 136,624 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Aug 2017 113,601 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2017 113,601 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 16 Mar 2017 101,691 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2017 101,691 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Mar 2017 101,469 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2017 101,469 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely feels like inner parking brake shoes are insecure (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 9 Jul 2016 77,710 miles

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

Fail 9 Jul 2016 77,710 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2016 64,882 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit onlimit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit onlimit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Jul 2015 44,998 miles

o/s/r tyre cracked

Fail 20 Jul 2015 44,998 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o/s/r tyre cracked

Pass 4 Feb 2015 26,193 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Jul 2014 24,123 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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DE61 MJK is a 2011 Kia Ceed in Black with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 DE61 MJK, 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 DE61 MJK registered?

DE61 MJK is a 2011 Kia Ceed, first registered on 26 September 2011.

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