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GF61 ZYK

2011 Kia Ceed

Blue Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Dec 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

79,767 mi
Last recorded79,767 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Kia Ceed69,337 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 79,767 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2025 79,767 miles

Front Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2024 70,515 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2023 63,381 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2022 57,769 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2022 57,769 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2021 53,369 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2020 50,937 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2019 47,908 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2019 47,908 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2018 45,893 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2017 42,401 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2017 42,401 miles

Registration plate lamp not working nearside & offside (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 8 Dec 2016 39,774 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2016 39,774 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Dec 2015 37,516 miles

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

Fail 17 Dec 2015 37,516 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 26 Nov 2014 25,850 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 ZYK is a 2011 Kia Ceed in Blue with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 ZYK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of GF61 ZYK?

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What year was GF61 ZYK registered?

GF61 ZYK is a 2011 Kia Ceed, first registered on 16 December 2011.

Is GF61 ZYK safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF61 ZYK shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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