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KN61 RWJ

2011 Kia Ceed

Black Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

111,197 mi
Last recorded111,197 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 Kia Ceed69,337 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN61 RWJ
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2026 111,197 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2025 105,153 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2024 104,611 miles

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

Fail 9 Sep 2024 104,609 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2023 103,077 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2022 102,236 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2021 100,431 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2021 100,431 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2020 97,614 miles

both front lower arm bush worn

o/s/r tyre low inner edge

Pass 9 Aug 2019 95,425 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2018 93,094 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2017 81,886 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Aug 2016 72,399 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 60,907 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 60,249 miles

engine undertray fitted

slight wear on front discs and pads

slight wear on front wipers

Fail 17 Feb 2015 58,194 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear bumper damaged but no sharp edges sticking out

Pass 17 Feb 2015 58,194 miles

Rear bumper damaged but no sharp edges sticking out

Fail 22 Apr 2014 44,616 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 22 Apr 2014 44,616 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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 RWJ is a 2011 Kia Ceed in Black with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 RWJ, 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 RWJ registered?

KN61 RWJ is a 2011 Kia Ceed, first registered on 14 December 2011.

Is KN61 RWJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for KN61 RWJ shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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