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MT61 DZE

2011 Kia Ceed

Silver Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2025
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

174,252 mi
Last recorded174,252 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2024
Typical for 2011 Kia Ceed69,337 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT61 DZE
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2024 174,252 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Dec 2023 169,003 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 9 Dec 2022 168,752 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))

Fail 9 Dec 2022 168,752 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))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 16 Jun 2021 161,000 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2019 160,387 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2018 152,964 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 21 Nov 2018 152,964 miles

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

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

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively x2 (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Brake pedal anti-slip provision loose (1.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 25 Nov 2016 147,032 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (3.5.1g)

Fail 18 Nov 2016 147,029 miles

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

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Dec 2015 121,427 miles

Nearside Front slight play in inner rack end

engine cover fitted

high level brake light not working

under car is dirty

under tray is fitted

Fail 2 Dec 2015 121,427 miles

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

Nearside Front slight play in inner rack end

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

engine cover fitted

high level brake light not working

under car is dirty

under tray is fitted

Pass 11 Dec 2014 100,952 miles

front and rear pads worn

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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MT61 DZE is a 2011 Kia Ceed in Silver with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 MT61 DZE, 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 MT61 DZE registered?

MT61 DZE is a 2011 Kia Ceed, first registered on 21 December 2011.

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