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GK61 RGO

2011 Kia Ceed

Grey Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

292,841 mi
Last recorded292,841 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Kia Ceed69,337 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK61 RGO
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 292,841 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2026 292,838 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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 Outer Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Jan 2025 283,078 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2025 283,074 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 12 Jan 2024 272,416 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2024 272,416 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Jan 2023 263,454 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear parking brake low effort requires slight adjustment

Pass 12 Jan 2022 251,300 miles

N/S/F Tyre 4mm tread

N/S/R tyre on 3mm tread

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

O/S/R tyre on 4mm tread

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Slight oil leak

Pass 9 Jan 2021 238,733 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2020 218,513 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Jan 2020 218,403 miles

Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative both sides (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure moves and vibrates on fixings (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability nut loose (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged not securely clipped to shock absorber (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2019 169,661 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Nearside Front CV boot beginning to perish

Nearside Front Outer Tyre wall has damage but not exposing cords - marked with chalk

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Jan 2019 169,610 miles

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

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Nearside Front CV boot beginning to perish

Nearside Front Outer Tyre wall has damage but not exposing cords - marked with chalk

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2018 114,214 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2018 114,163 miles

Central Front Lower Exhaust system not adequately supported not in rubber mounting as marked with white chalk (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Outer Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked split pin missing (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Outer Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint as marked white chalk (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Outer Steering retaining device insecure inadequate split pin used on new track rod end as marked white chalk (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Front Outer Steering locking device insecure inadequate split pin used on new track rod end as marked white chalk (2.2.C.1g)

Fail 14 Dec 2017 114,053 miles

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) Excessive movement/play on left hand side of steering rack causing excessive free play at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b) DANGEROUS

NSF inner wing/shroud missing leaving wiring exposed

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel Handbrake needs adjusting (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Dec 2016 64,804 miles

Nearside Front steering rack gaiter loose

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

Fail 14 Dec 2016 64,804 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front steering rack gaiter loose

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2015 42,578 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2014 27,644 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 25,357 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2014 25,220 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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GK61 RGO is a 2011 Kia Ceed in Grey with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 GK61 RGO, 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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GK61 RGO is a 2011 Kia Ceed, first registered on 14 September 2011.

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