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HN61 JEO

2011 Kia Ceed

White Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

163,554 mi
Last recorded163,554 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Kia Ceed69,337 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN61 JEO
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 163,554 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH SIDES WEAK (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Dec 2025 163,554 miles

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH SIDES WEAK (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2024 159,918 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

long parking brake

nail in n/s/r tyre

rear view mirror missing

Fail 29 Nov 2024 159,918 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

long parking brake

nail in n/s/r tyre

rear view mirror missing

Pass 1 Dec 2023 154,678 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2022 146,925 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2021 139,996 miles

exhaust fouling bodywork

Pass 23 Nov 2020 131,736 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre tread 3.5 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre side wall perished and pressure low (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 23 Nov 2020 131,735 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre tread 3.5 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre side wall perished and pressure low (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 30 Nov 2019 125,334 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 30 Nov 2019 125,334 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 30 Nov 2018 115,717 miles

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

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Fail 30 Nov 2018 115,717 miles

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

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

emissions to clean to test

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Dec 2017 105,444 miles

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both fronts (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Nov 2016 93,180 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2016 93,167 miles

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Nov 2015 82,300 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 26 Nov 2014 69,369 miles

nearside rear tyre inner edge feathering

offside front inner cv boot leaking grease from clip but still secure

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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HN61 JEO is a 2011 Kia Ceed in White with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 HN61 JEO, 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 HN61 JEO registered?

HN61 JEO is a 2011 Kia Ceed, first registered on 25 November 2011.

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