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GJ61 YLB

2011 Kia Ceed

Red Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

70,391 mi
Last recorded70,391 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Kia Ceed69,337 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 70,391 miles

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 15 Apr 2025 67,378 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2024 62,343 miles
Pass 9 May 2023 48,124 miles

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

Fail 9 May 2023 48,124 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2022 40,136 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 May 2021 35,621 miles
Pass 23 May 2020 33,224 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2019 29,168 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre perished

Pass 19 Sep 2018 24,358 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Sep 2017 19,065 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2017 19,009 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/55/16 (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2016 13,863 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 11,097 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 9,217 miles

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 YLB is a 2011 Kia Ceed in Red with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 YLB, 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 YLB registered?

GJ61 YLB is a 2011 Kia Ceed, first registered on 30 September 2011.

Is GJ61 YLB safe to buy?

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