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GF61 VJP

2011 Kia Ceed

Blue Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2025
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

123,966 mi
Last recorded123,966 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2024
Typical for 2011 Kia Ceed69,337 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF61 VJP
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2024 123,966 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

corrosion to front and rear suspension components but not seriously weakened

Fail 3 Oct 2024 123,805 miles

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

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

Nearside Track rod end seriously misaligned locking nut loose (2.1.3 (e))

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

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

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

corrosion to front and rear suspension components but not seriously weakened

Pass 19 Sep 2023 112,351 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

surface corrosion to front and rear suspension components but not weakened

Fail 19 Sep 2023 112,351 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

surface corrosion to front and rear suspension components but not weakened

Pass 29 Sep 2022 106,957 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides

Pass 21 Sep 2021 104,969 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 103,069 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2019 101,132 miles

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

Uneven front tyre tread both on 3mm

Pass 5 Oct 2018 96,607 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2018 96,607 miles

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively full of grease (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Nov 2017 85,107 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2016 73,355 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2016 73,355 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Nov 2015 55,519 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2014 37,912 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

minor split o/s wiper blade

Fail 15 Nov 2014 37,912 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

minor split o/s wiper blade

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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GF61 VJP is a 2011 Kia Ceed in Blue with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 GF61 VJP, 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 GF61 VJP registered?

GF61 VJP is a 2011 Kia Ceed, first registered on 25 November 2011.

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