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MX61 JHJ

2011 Kia Ceed

Red Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

78,073 mi
Last recorded78,073 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Kia Ceed69,337 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX61 JHJ
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 78,073 miles

Rear fuel tank straps corroded

Rear subframe corroded

Fail 14 Mar 2026 78,043 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear fuel tank straps corroded

Rear subframe corroded

Pass 11 Mar 2025 64,915 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2024 54,540 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2023 53,122 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2021 50,996 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2020 49,462 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 20 Sep 2019 48,010 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2019 47,922 miles

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

Fail 1 Aug 2019 47,921 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Apr 2019 46,424 miles

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged Edge slightly frayed (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished on Tread Edges, 8 yrs old - Check condition regularly and /or consider replacement - 225/45 R17 94W (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 41,464 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened webbing fraying (5.2.2a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel adjustment required (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Apr 2017 36,656 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front tyre inner side slight worn

Pass 21 Apr 2016 32,547 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 24,597 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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MX61 JHJ is a 2011 Kia Ceed in Red with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 MX61 JHJ, 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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MX61 JHJ is a 2011 Kia Ceed, first registered on 28 October 2011.

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