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MF61 FET

2011 Kia Ceed

White Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

129,751 mi
Last recorded129,751 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Kia Ceed69,337 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF61 FET
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 129,751 miles

undertray fitted/ubcc

Pass 23 Jun 2025 129,701 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Jun 2025 129,697 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2024 124,687 miles

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

rear subframe/suspension has corrosion

Fail 13 Sep 2024 124,687 miles

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

Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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))

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

rear subframe/suspension has corrosion

Pass 1 Sep 2023 120,858 miles

((0.50))...P3....225/45/17 X 4,,,,12 YR OLD/MILES !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play NSF & OSF ON PASS LIMITS (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH -------WORN ON INSIDE EDGES-PODOT-MONITOR (5.2.3 (e))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened FRONT & REAR ,,,12 YR OLD/MILES (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened ,,,,,,,,,,,,ALL---12 YR OLD/MILES-PODOT-MONITOR.. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2022 116,755 miles

((0.50)) 225/45/17 X 4,,

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play NSF & OSF D/LINKS (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 26 Aug 2022 116,755 miles

((0.50)) 225/45/17 X 4,,

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play NSF & OSF D/LINKS (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2021 112,322 miles

((0,50)) 225/45/17 x 4..

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

Pass 14 Sep 2020 108,985 miles

((0.50)) 225/45/17 x 4,,

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 3 Sep 2019 104,956 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Fail 2 Sep 2019 104,953 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2018 99,352 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective streaking (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources lens missing. (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Reg lamp lens defective.

under trays fitted, obscuring inspection of some components.

Fail 31 Aug 2018 99,210 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment no reserve travel (1.1.6 (c))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective streaking (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources lens missing. (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Reg lamp lens defective.

under trays fitted, obscuring inspection of some components.

Pass 25 Aug 2017 93,182 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Aug 2017 93,179 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2016 85,783 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 26 Aug 2016 85,125 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Aug 2015 78,448 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2015 78,448 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2014 58,526 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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MF61 FET is a 2011 Kia Ceed in White with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 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 MF61 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.

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MF61 FET is a 2011 Kia Ceed, first registered on 12 September 2011.

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