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DE61 RKU

2011 Kia Ceed

Blue Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2023
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

81,302 mi
Last recorded81,302 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2022
Typical for 2011 Kia Ceed69,337 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE61 RKU
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2022 81,302 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2022 81,262 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Oct 2021 76,191 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2020 72,122 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 60,357 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2019 60,357 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 Mar 2018 50,575 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 47,013 miles

Front wipers smearing slightly

Pass 25 Jun 2016 37,870 miles

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

both front wheels binding slightly

rear wiper blade split

Fail 24 Jun 2016 37,870 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

both front wheels binding slightly

rear wiper blade split

Pass 6 Jul 2015 27,663 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Jul 2014 18,312 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 17,902 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 RKU is a 2011 Kia Ceed in Blue with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 DE61 RKU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DE61 RKU registered?

DE61 RKU is a 2011 Kia Ceed, first registered on 17 October 2011.

Is DE61 RKU safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE61 RKU shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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