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KV61 FET

2011 Kia Ceed

Black Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

137,046 mi
Last recorded137,046 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Kia Ceed69,337 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV61 FET
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 137,046 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 Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 28 Nov 2024 124,193 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both low on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Nov 2024 124,193 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both low on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Nov 2023 113,240 miles

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

Rear Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2022 105,227 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Dec 2021 93,714 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2021 93,714 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 11 Dec 2020 76,970 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2020 76,970 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2019 71,859 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2018 64,490 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 53,678 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 45,526 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 37,879 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 29,780 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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KV61 FET is a 2011 Kia Ceed in Black with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 KV61 FET, 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 KV61 FET registered?

KV61 FET is a 2011 Kia Ceed, first registered on 30 September 2011.

Is KV61 FET safe to buy?

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