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HN61 PZJ

2011 Kia Ceed

Black Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

123,266 mi
Last recorded123,266 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Kia Ceed69,337 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN61 PZJ
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 123,266 miles

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated inner gaiter small flange slight grease leak (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

slight knock in steering

Pass 31 Jul 2025 114,166 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2024 105,364 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2024 105,363 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Aug 2023 93,086 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Jul 2023 93,082 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2022 80,903 miles

Nearside Front Inner grease around cv boot no obvious split

Pass 17 Nov 2021 77,396 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm & worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm & worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 25 Nov 2020 73,237 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2019 68,305 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2018 62,735 miles

Engine cover & undershield obscuring components

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively wheels on inspection (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin wheels on inspection (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear tyres feathering on inside shoulders

Fail 9 Nov 2018 62,735 miles

Engine cover & undershield obscuring components

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively wheels on inspection (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin wheels on inspection (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear tyres feathering on inside shoulders

Pass 28 Nov 2017 57,185 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2016 49,962 miles

Brake pedal spongy

Difficult to inspect brakes

Engine cover & undershield obscuring components

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

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

Fail 9 Nov 2016 49,962 miles

Brake pedal spongy

Difficult to inspect brakes

Engine cover & undershield obscuring components

Headlamp aim too high Both (1.8)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 24 Nov 2015 40,389 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Nov 2014 30,993 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 PZJ is a 2011 Kia Ceed in Black with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 HN61 PZJ, 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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HN61 PZJ is a 2011 Kia Ceed, first registered on 30 November 2011.

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