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DE61 RMZ

2011 Kia Ceed

Red Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

134,324 mi
Last recorded134,324 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Kia Ceed69,337 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE61 RMZ
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 134,324 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Sep 2024 131,494 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2023 126,810 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2022 119,712 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2021 112,760 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2020 103,137 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2019 92,216 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2019 92,216 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2018 79,003 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated clip insecure (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2017 63,353 miles

Both rear tyres perished

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

Pass 14 Nov 2016 50,468 miles

Front both worn on inner edge

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 14 Nov 2016 50,468 miles

Front both worn on inner edge

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Stop lamp not working both (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Nov 2015 36,375 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2015 36,652 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 11 Nov 2014 26,640 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 RMZ is a 2011 Kia Ceed in Red with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 RMZ, 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 RMZ registered?

DE61 RMZ is a 2011 Kia Ceed, first registered on 18 November 2011.

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