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EK61 DDF

2011 Kia Ceed

White Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2023
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

58,842 mi
Last recorded58,842 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2022
Typical for 2011 Kia Ceed69,337 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK61 DDF
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2022 58,842 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2021 56,895 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2020 55,523 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output dampness/moisture inside the headlamp (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 29 Aug 2020 55,523 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output dampness/moisture inside the headlamp (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 22 Aug 2020 55,505 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Nearside head lamp adjuster not working on n/s lamp

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

item hanging from interior mirror should be removed

n/s headlamp has dampness inside lamp

n/s headlamp partly insecure

n/s/r fog lamp not working

o/s wiper blade smeary across windscreen

Pass 10 Aug 2019 54,217 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2018 52,265 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2018 52,224 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2017 43,587 miles

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

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

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

nearside front tyre has damage on outer side wall(not though to the cords)

Fail 31 Aug 2017 43,587 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

nearside front tyre has damage on outer side wall(not though to the cords)

Pass 25 Aug 2016 36,190 miles

Front washers are weak

Nearside Rear Tyre may have a puncture only had 10 psi in pressure

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

Rear tyres are are starting to perish but not showing any cords

Pass 19 Sep 2015 28,561 miles

both front tyres close to wear indicator bars and slightly perished

Pass 29 Sep 2014 21,282 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2014 21,282 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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EK61 DDF is a 2011 Kia Ceed in White with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 EK61 DDF, 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 EK61 DDF registered?

EK61 DDF is a 2011 Kia Ceed, first registered on 30 September 2011.

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