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PK61 VVT

2011 Kia Ceed

Grey Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

143,980 mi
Last recorded143,980 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Kia Ceed69,337 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK61 VVT
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2025 143,980 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2025 143,592 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 15 Oct 2024 134,706 miles

Alternator drive belt slightly deteriorated

Front suspension arms forward bushes slightly deteriorated

Rear brake disc faces slightly deteriorated

Pass 11 Oct 2023 124,089 miles

Alternator belt slightly cracked

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

Front suspension arms front bushes slightly deteriorated

Pass 25 Oct 2022 113,177 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2022 113,069 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2021 104,319 miles

Rear brake discs in poor condition

Rear brakes slightly binding

Fail 21 Oct 2021 104,108 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside rear tyre has minor age related cracking

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

Offside rear tyre inner edge of tread worn very close to exposing cords

Rear brake discs in poor condition

Rear brakes slightly binding

Pass 22 Oct 2020 98,512 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2019 94,675 miles

Nearside Front Inner slight grease leak from boot

Nearside Rear tyre tread cracking

Fail 25 Oct 2019 94,586 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid o/s and n/s (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Inner slight grease leak from boot

Nearside Rear tyre tread cracking

Pass 29 Oct 2018 83,870 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2018 83,827 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2017 73,631 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2016 61,777 miles

Front Brake Discs Are Worn

Low Emitter

Rear O/S Tyre Worn On The Inside / Low Tread

Pass 30 Nov 2015 40,854 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2015 40,854 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2014 24,143 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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PK61 VVT is a 2011 Kia Ceed in Grey with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 PK61 VVT, 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 PK61 VVT registered?

PK61 VVT is a 2011 Kia Ceed, first registered on 30 November 2011.

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