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GJ61 TKF

2011 Kia Ceed

Red Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

112,813 mi
Last recorded112,813 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2025
Typical for 2011 Kia Ceed69,337 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ61 TKF
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2025 112,813 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2024 90,374 miles

Offside Front slight movement in the bottom ball joint

Pass 24 Jun 2023 82,687 miles

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

undertrays fitted

Pass 28 Feb 2022 81,790 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2021 73,224 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2021 73,224 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2020 66,476 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2019 56,073 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 49,987 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 43,297 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 36,754 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2015 28,919 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2014 24,881 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 22,647 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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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GJ61 TKF is a 2011 Kia Ceed in Red with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GJ61 TKF, 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 GJ61 TKF registered?

GJ61 TKF is a 2011 Kia Ceed, first registered on 20 October 2011.

Is GJ61 TKF safe to buy?

The MOT history for GJ61 TKF shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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