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172,189 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Both Rear Brake assembly metal backing guards heavily corroded
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner Sidewall - 205/55R16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner shoulder wearing thin and scrubbing (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Steering Arms Inner fixing/Joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner shoulder wearing thin and scrubbing - Tyre also punctured (5.2.3 (e))
Oil/Fluid leak within Engine bay
Both rear brake disc backing plates rusty and holed
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Both rear brake disc backing plates rusty and holed
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
wipers poor
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
wipers poor
Nearside inner cv boot getting poor
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside inner cv boot getting poor
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Inner Cv boot slight loss of grease
Nearside Rear Tyre perish outer wall & tread
Offside Front Tyre worn on inner edge
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Inner Cv boot slight loss of grease
Nearside Rear Tyre perish outer wall & tread
Offside Front Tyre worn on inner edge
Nearside Front Inner sweepage of grease from cv boot no visual spilt/boot
Nearside Rear tyre perished outer wall and tread
Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
How Reliable is the Kia Ceed?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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GJ61 XAT is a 2011 Kia Ceed in Grey 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 GJ61 XAT, 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 XAT registered?
GJ61 XAT is a 2011 Kia Ceed, first registered on 30 September 2011.
Is GJ61 XAT safe to buy?
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