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HY61 JKZ

2011 Kia Ceed

Blue Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

140,625 mi
Last recorded140,625 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2026
Typical for 2011 Kia Ceed69,337 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY61 JKZ
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2026 140,625 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Sep 2025 138,433 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Sep 2025 138,433 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Pass 18 Sep 2024 135,626 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2023 129,158 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 30 Aug 2022 123,352 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective but supported by mount before (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Sep 2021 116,393 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2021 116,393 miles

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. both headlamps adjusted (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Sep 2020 112,705 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2020 112,705 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure as marked (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Sep 2019 106,786 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2018 100,883 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2017 89,817 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim Inner rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 6 Aug 2016 76,784 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 15 Aug 2015 64,922 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 27 Aug 2014 53,606 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 27 Aug 2014 53,606 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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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HY61 JKZ 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 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 HY61 JKZ, 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 HY61 JKZ registered?

HY61 JKZ is a 2011 Kia Ceed, first registered on 7 September 2011.

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