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DE61 RLU

2011 Kia Ceed

Black Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2025
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

206,916 mi
Last recorded206,916 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2024
Typical for 2011 Kia Ceed69,337 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2024 206,916 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both front ()

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

Track rod end ball joint has slight play both front (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2023 198,912 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Nov 2022 174,166 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 8 Nov 2021 155,534 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2020 139,510 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2020 139,445 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2019 116,545 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 8 Nov 2018 81,687 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2017 45,130 miles

Rear tyres worn wavey on inside edge of the tread

o/s/f lower susp arm, front most bushing starting to de bond

Pass 8 Nov 2016 36,194 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2016 36,194 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 14 Nov 2015 28,273 miles

parking brake needs adjusting

Fail 14 Aug 2014 19,125 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Aug 2014 19,125 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 RLU is a 2011 Kia Ceed in Black with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 RLU, 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 RLU registered?

DE61 RLU is a 2011 Kia Ceed, first registered on 7 November 2011.

Is DE61 RLU safe to buy?

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