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KN61 FDM

2011 Kia Ceed

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

56,393 mi
Last recorded56,393 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2026
Typical for 2011 Kia Ceed69,337 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN61 FDM
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2026 56,393 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2026 56,393 miles

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Pass 12 Sep 2025 55,414 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2025 55,414 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2024 54,289 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2024 54,289 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jul 2023 53,127 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2022 52,114 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2022 52,114 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 29 Jun 2021 51,108 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2021 51,107 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jul 2020 50,154 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2019 49,153 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 47,413 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 45,882 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 44,838 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 43,598 miles

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

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

offside rear tyre starting to perish

Pass 13 Oct 2014 38,816 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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KN61 FDM is a 2011 Kia Ceed in Red with a 1,396cc petrol 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 KN61 FDM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KN61 FDM registered?

KN61 FDM is a 2011 Kia Ceed, first registered on 30 October 2011.

Is KN61 FDM safe to buy?

The MOT history for KN61 FDM shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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