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PN61 KFL

2011 Kia Ceed

Black Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2026
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

130,196 mi
Last recorded130,196 miles
Recorded on29 May 2025
Typical for 2011 Kia Ceed69,337 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN61 KFL
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 May 2025 130,196 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x4 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Nov 2023 121,512 miles

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

Fail 27 Nov 2023 121,512 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 22 Nov 2022 114,729 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 21 Nov 2022 114,723 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge HEAVILY WORN ON INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Nov 2021 109,226 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2020 104,515 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 24 Nov 2020 104,515 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Dec 2019 98,338 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack end slight play

Nearside Rear arm front bush starting to split

Offside Front Steering rack end slight play

Offside Rear Arm front bush starting to split

Vehicle underneath corroding in places

Pass 21 Jul 2014 31,012 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 Jul 2014 31,005 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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PN61 KFL is a 2011 Kia Ceed in Black with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 PN61 KFL, 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 PN61 KFL registered?

PN61 KFL is a 2011 Kia Ceed, first registered on 27 September 2011.

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