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HV61 KGY

2011 Kia Ceed

Blue Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

122,198 mi
Last recorded122,198 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Kia Ceed69,337 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV61 KGY
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 122,198 miles

Various suspension components slightly corroded

Fail 1 Apr 2026 122,198 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Various suspension components slightly corroded

Pass 4 Apr 2025 110,486 miles

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Apr 2025 110,486 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen BOTH (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed WORN TO CASING ON INNER EDGE 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BALD ON INNER EDGE /ON LIMIT IN PLACES (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin ALSO SHOW SIGNS OF BEING OVER HEATED (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

PARK BRAKE LEVER HIGH EFFORT ONL JUST MET

Pass 2 Apr 2024 102,096 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2024 102,095 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 12 Apr 2023 92,323 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

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

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

Fail 11 Apr 2023 92,323 miles

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2022 84,822 miles

Brake lever pivots slightly worn (1.1.1 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Lens Damaged

Pass 10 Feb 2021 78,661 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2020 74,916 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear light lens damaged

Pass 21 Feb 2019 69,522 miles

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

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

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

front wipers smearing

Pass 5 Feb 2018 60,895 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2018 60,895 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 21 Feb 2017 43,483 miles

Slight play in offside front steering rack output arm

Pass 11 Feb 2016
Pass 27 Feb 2015 16,546 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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HV61 KGY is a 2011 Kia Ceed in Blue with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 HV61 KGY, 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 HV61 KGY registered?

HV61 KGY is a 2011 Kia Ceed, first registered on 25 November 2011.

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