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KP61 MTU

2011 Kia Ceed

Red Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

150,040 mi
Last recorded150,040 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Kia Ceed69,337 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP61 MTU
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 150,040 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 19 Jun 2026 150,039 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2025 141,800 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jun 2025 141,553 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2024 126,390 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 24 Jun 2024 126,390 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn badly on inner edge but not showing cords at time of test (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on badly on inner edge but not showing cords at time of test (5.2.3 (e))

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

hand brake long travel

Pass 27 Jun 2023 116,964 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jun 2023 116,964 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Jun 2022 102,659 miles

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

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

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

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))

Pass 1 Jun 2021 88,681 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2020 79,551 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2020 79,551 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2019 69,331 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 53,156 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 40,440 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2017 40,440 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2016 27,317 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 18,993 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Nov 2014 15,860 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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KP61 MTU is a 2011 Kia Ceed in Red with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 KP61 MTU, 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 KP61 MTU registered?

KP61 MTU is a 2011 Kia Ceed, first registered on 14 November 2011.

Is KP61 MTU safe to buy?

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