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DU61 GXC

2011 Kia Ceed

Grey Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2020
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

227,389 mi
Last recorded227,389 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2020
Typical for 2011 Kia Ceed69,337 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU61 GXC
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Fail 20 Aug 2020 227,389 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick all (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Clutch badly worn.

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge.

Rear fog light lens holed.

Pass 22 Aug 2019 217,064 miles

Both rear tyres wearing on inner edge

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Aug 2019 217,038 miles

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Both rear tyres wearing on inner edge

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2018 181,597 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn badly on inner edge of tread

Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

clutch fluid level below min

Fail 23 Aug 2018 181,597 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear tyre worn badly on inner edge of tread

Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

clutch fluid level below min

Pass 23 Aug 2017 143,959 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s and n/s (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Aug 2016 107,758 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Fail 23 Aug 2016 107,758 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Pass 21 Aug 2015 59,614 miles

Front brake pads getting low

Nearside Front wiper blade split

Offside Front wiper blade split

Rear brake pads getting low

Rear wiper blade split

Fail 20 Aug 2015 59,614 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords tread bald on inner edge (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre cords exposed on inner tread (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front brake pads getting low

Nearside Front wiper blade split

Offside Front wiper blade split

Rear brake pads getting low

Rear wiper blade split

Pass 10 Jul 2014 16,850 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2014 16,834 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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 GXC is a 2011 Kia Ceed in Grey with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 DU61 GXC, 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 DU61 GXC registered?

DU61 GXC is a 2011 Kia Ceed, first registered on 15 September 2011.

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