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GY61 JPJ

2011 Kia Ceed

Silver Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

56,991 mi
Last recorded56,991 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Kia Ceed69,337 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY61 JPJ
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 56,991 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2026 56,973 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 May 2025 54,779 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 28 May 2025 54,776 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Apr 2024 52,278 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2024 52,278 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2023 49,561 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2022 46,730 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2021 43,754 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))

Pass 29 Apr 2020 41,215 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 38,558 miles
Fail 16 May 2019 38,558 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Apr 2018 34,847 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 31,819 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2016 28,729 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2015 23,607 miles

Both rear tyres are void of tread on the inner portion of the tyres..(replacement advised)..

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit borderline pass (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit borderline pass (4.1.E.1)

engine covers & under trays fitted

Fail 22 Oct 2015 23,607 miles

Both rear tyres are void of tread on the inner portion of the tyres..(replacement advised)..

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit borderline pass (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit borderline pass (4.1.E.1)

engine covers & under trays fitted

Pass 21 Oct 2014 17,244 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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GY61 JPJ is a 2011 Kia Ceed in Silver with a 1,582cc diesel 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 GY61 JPJ, 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 GY61 JPJ registered?

GY61 JPJ is a 2011 Kia Ceed, first registered on 31 October 2011.

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