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DS61 EEG

2011 Kia Ceed

Red Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

113,331 mi
Last recorded113,331 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Kia Ceed69,337 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS61 EEG
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 113,331 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn/stepping badly on the inner edge, tyre worn uneven 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 May 2026 113,331 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn/stepping badly on the inner edge, tyre worn uneven 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 23 May 2025 104,351 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Undertray soaked in oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 7 Apr 2025 104,305 miles

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

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak box leaking on seam (8.2.2.1 (b))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2024 109,029 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 24 Jan 2023 85,200 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2022 76,518 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 27 Jan 2021 70,291 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2021 70,291 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 22 Jan 2020 63,845 miles

both front tyres getting low

Pass 30 Jan 2019 54,300 miles

both wing repeaters discoloured

Pass 24 Jan 2018 44,894 miles

rear brake disc worn

rear brake pads on limit

Pass 25 Jan 2017 36,176 miles

Offside Rear tyre age/cracking

Fail 25 Jan 2017 36,176 miles

Offside Rear tyre age/cracking

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Jan 2016 27,752 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear tyre perrished

Fail 20 Jan 2016 27,752 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear tyre age cracks (perished)

Pass 26 Jan 2015 19,082 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2014 17,389 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Uneven front tyre wear

Fail 3 Oct 2014 17,389 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Uneven front tyre wear

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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DS61 EEG is a 2011 Kia Ceed in Red with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 DS61 EEG, 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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DS61 EEG is a 2011 Kia Ceed, first registered on 14 December 2011.

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