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GJ61 YVG

2011 Kia Ceed

Grey Diesel 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Feb 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

121,356 mi
Last recorded121,356 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Kia Ceed69,337 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ61 YVG
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 121,356 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2025 112,681 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2024 104,370 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2024 104,370 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 7 Feb 2023 94,473 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear tyres inner edges worn

Fail 7 Feb 2023 94,473 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear tyres inner edges worn

Pass 1 Sep 2021 87,175 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2021 87,175 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour Side Wing. . (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 14 Sep 2020 85,884 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All front and rears (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Sep 2020 85,884 miles

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All front and rears (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Sep 2019 80,788 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2018 72,606 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2017 63,069 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Sep 2016 53,246 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 43,396 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 32,143 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 YVG is a 2011 Kia Ceed in Grey with a 1,396cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YVG, 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 YVG registered?

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

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