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NV61 DVK

2011 Kia Ceed

Red Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

108,848 mi
Last recorded108,848 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 Kia Ceed69,337 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV61 DVK
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2026 108,848 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 18 Jun 2026 108,810 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working Hi Level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 May 2025 96,268 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) nearside and offside

Fail 23 May 2025 96,267 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) nearside and offside

Pass 16 May 2024 90,291 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel inner steering arm (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 16 May 2024 90,291 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel inner steering arm (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working all (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 11 May 2023 84,104 miles
Fail 11 May 2023 84,104 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 May 2022 75,255 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2021 63,478 miles
Pass 15 May 2020 61,709 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 May 2020 61,709 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2019 56,225 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Mar 2019 56,225 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))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 23 Mar 2018 51,072 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2018 51,072 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Apr 2017 45,981 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 39,914 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2015 37,531 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Nov 2014 26,053 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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NV61 DVK is a 2011 Kia Ceed in Red with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 NV61 DVK, 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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NV61 DVK is a 2011 Kia Ceed, first registered on 15 December 2011.

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