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DU61 HHR

2011 Kia Ceed

Red Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

121,891 mi
Last recorded121,891 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Kia Ceed69,337 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU61 HHR
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 121,891 miles

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Jul 2026 121,848 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225-45-17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225-45-17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Jul 2025 105,858 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jul 2025 105,857 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2024 95,766 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

o/s rear tyre has slight uneven ware inner edge

Fail 22 Jul 2024 95,766 miles

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

o/s rear tyre has slight uneven ware inner edge

Pass 1 Aug 2023 87,104 miles

park brake lever has little reserve travel

Fail 31 Jul 2023 87,104 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225-45-17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225-45-17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225-45-17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

park brake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 1 Jul 2022 75,796 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2022 75,795 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2021 71,721 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2020 67,905 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2019 59,466 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2018 49,103 miles

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

Fail 14 Jun 2018 49,103 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 12 Jun 2017 38,893 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 28,959 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 19,620 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2014 11,542 miles

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

n/s/f & n/s/r tyre sidewalls scuffed

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 HHR 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 DU61 HHR, 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 HHR registered?

DU61 HHR is a 2011 Kia Ceed, first registered on 9 September 2011.

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