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GU61 RDX

2011 Kia Ceed

Red Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

71,851 mi
Last recorded71,851 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Kia Ceed69,337 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU61 RDX
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 71,851 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 May 2025 66,844 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LEGAL LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 May 2025 66,844 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LEGAL LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 May 2024 61,562 miles
Fail 28 May 2024 61,561 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2023 56,957 miles

engine bay and under body covers fitted obscuring testable items from view

Fail 5 Jun 2023 56,957 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 Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

engine bay and under body covers fitted obscuring testable items from view

Pass 31 May 2022 53,783 miles

engine bay and under body covers fitted obscuring testable items from view

Fail 31 May 2022 53,783 miles

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

engine bay and under body covers fitted obscuring testable items from view

Pass 8 Jun 2021 50,426 miles

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

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

engine bay and under body covers fitted obscuring testable items from view

Pass 11 Jun 2020 47,782 miles

engine bay and under body covers fitted obscuring testable items from view

Pass 11 Jun 2019 42,627 miles

both rear tyre cracked and perished on outer side walls

engine bay and under body covers fitted obscuring testable items from view

Pass 13 Jun 2018 37,907 miles

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

engine bay and under body covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 13 Jun 2018 37,907 miles

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

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

engine bay and under body covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 14 Jun 2017 33,704 miles

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 16 Jun 2016 28,496 miles

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

engine bay and under body covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 5 Jun 2015 24,356 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 19,875 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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GU61 RDX is a 2011 Kia Ceed in Red with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 GU61 RDX, 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 GU61 RDX registered?

GU61 RDX is a 2011 Kia Ceed, first registered on 8 September 2011.

Is GU61 RDX safe to buy?

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