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GX61 ULZ

2011 Kia Ceed

Red Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

120,201 mi
Last recorded120,201 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 Kia Ceed69,337 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX61 ULZ
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2026 120,201 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2025 119,431 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2024 118,566 miles

Nearside Rear noise when manually rotating the wheel, suspect handbrake shoes.

Pass 30 Aug 2023 117,404 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))

Slight damage to nearside rear light lens

Pass 11 Aug 2022 113,803 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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))

Fail 8 Aug 2022 113,759 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour emitting white light (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.5.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour emitting white light (4.4.3 (a))

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm and worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm and worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 12 Aug 2021 109,748 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

body damage to nearside front wing

front number plate slightly damaged

Pass 6 Aug 2020 105,501 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2019 101,808 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Aug 2019 101,805 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2018 91,746 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2018 91,746 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2017 77,080 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2016 62,101 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2015 49,403 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2014 37,158 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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GX61 ULZ is a 2011 Kia Ceed in Red with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 GX61 ULZ, 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 GX61 ULZ registered?

GX61 ULZ is a 2011 Kia Ceed, first registered on 10 November 2011.

Is GX61 ULZ safe to buy?

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