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MK61 VTY

2011 Kia Ceed

Red Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

193,828 mi
Last recorded193,828 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Kia Ceed69,337 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK61 VTY
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 193,828 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2025 186,582 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing os/ns (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view os/ns 2 chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin os/ns (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 11 Aug 2025 186,582 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing os/ns (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view os/ns 2 chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Reversing lamp does not emit a steady white light (4.6.2 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin os/ns (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2024 175,398 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2023 166,307 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2022 161,421 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Nov 2021 154,624 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2020 149,481 miles

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

Fail 12 Nov 2020 149,481 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2020 147,116 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2019 124,152 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2019 124,152 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2018 78,337 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 28 Aug 2018 78,320 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear wheel bearing not tested due to brake binding

Pass 23 Aug 2017 36,774 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 Aug 2016 29,437 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 20,945 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 26 Aug 2014 14,858 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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MK61 VTY is a 2011 Kia Ceed in Red with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 MK61 VTY, 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 MK61 VTY registered?

MK61 VTY is a 2011 Kia Ceed, first registered on 9 September 2011.

Is MK61 VTY safe to buy?

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