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GL61 BZS

2011 Kia Ceed

Silver Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

109,955 mi
Last recorded109,955 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Kia Ceed69,337 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL61 BZS
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 109,955 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2026 109,955 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Jun 2025 107,815 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Jun 2025 107,815 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 20 Nov 2023 96,028 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 20 Nov 2023 96,028 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 20 Dec 2022 86,857 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2022 86,855 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Jun 2019 74,629 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2018 71,610 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge is smooth (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 1 Dec 2017 61,963 miles

Both front tyres worn very close to legal limit

Front wipers split at the ends

Pass 14 Dec 2016 54,641 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2015 44,664 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2014 26,862 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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GL61 BZS is a 2011 Kia Ceed in Silver with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 GL61 BZS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of GL61 BZS?

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What year was GL61 BZS registered?

GL61 BZS is a 2011 Kia Ceed, first registered on 29 December 2011.

Is GL61 BZS safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL61 BZS shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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