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DN61 XJK

2011 Kia Ceed

White Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2025
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

72,480 mi
Last recorded72,480 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2024
Typical for 2011 Kia Ceed69,337 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN61 XJK
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2024 72,480 miles

Nearside Front advise the head lamp intensity is reduced (bulb) ????

Rear advise the park brake has a large imbalance across the axle the ns is160% the os is only 88% the system may require adjustment or repair

Fail 3 Jul 2024 72,480 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both washers (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front advise the head lamp intensity is reduced (bulb) ????

Rear advise the park brake has a large imbalance across the axle the ns is160% the os is only 88% the system may require adjustment or repair

Pass 16 Feb 2023 71,562 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2023 71,562 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre very badly cracked in the treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 1 Jul 2021 67,534 miles

BOTH front bottom ball joints, gaiters deteriorating

Nearside Front Inner c v gaiter seeping grease from shallow end

Nearside Front tyre perishing & cracking

Offside Front nail in tyre (punctured) also perished & cracking

Fail 30 Jun 2021 67,533 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment no reserve travel (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

BOTH front bottom ball joints, gaiters deteriorating

Nearside Front Inner c v gaiter seeping grease from shallow end

Nearside Front tyre perishing & cracking

Nearside Front washer jet poor performance

Offside Front BRAKE PADS WORN THIN

Offside Front nail in tyre (punctured) also perished & cracking

REAR BRAKES CORRODING INC DISCS

Pass 19 Mar 2019 61,325 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Dec 2017 53,934 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2016 46,967 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2015 37,918 miles

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

engine bay cover fitted

nearside front inner cv boot slightly leaking grease

Fail 1 Dec 2015 37,918 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

engine bay cover fitted

nearside front inner cv boot slightly leaking grease

Pass 1 Dec 2014 29,101 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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DN61 XJK is a 2011 Kia Ceed in White with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DN61 XJK, 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 DN61 XJK registered?

DN61 XJK is a 2011 Kia Ceed, first registered on 30 November 2011.

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