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DU61 BHD

2011 Kia Ceed

Black Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

130,000 mi
Last recorded130,000 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2025
Typical for 2011 Kia Ceed69,337 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU61 BHD
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2025 130,000 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2024 125,351 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Jul 2024 125,349 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2023 117,854 miles

Boot lid damaged

Rear Bumper damaged

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Jul 2023 117,852 miles

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

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

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

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

Boot lid damaged

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm, worn on inner edge, 205/55/16 91V triangle (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm, worn on inner edge, 205/55/16 91V triangle (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Bumper damaged

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2022 110,241 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 91V prestivo (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Bumper damaged

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2021 100,875 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2020 90,850 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2019 84,582 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2018 75,984 miles

both rear tyres feathered on inner edges

Pass 15 Aug 2017 66,553 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres feathered on inner edges

Pass 15 Aug 2016 55,053 miles

Front number plate cracked but not likely to be misread

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Aug 2015 43,275 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front reg plate cracked

Pass 5 Aug 2014 31,718 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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DU61 BHD 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 85.7%.

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 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 DU61 BHD, 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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DU61 BHD is a 2011 Kia Ceed, first registered on 5 September 2011.

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