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RE61 VZN

2011 Kia Ceed

Black Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2023
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

99,953 mi
Last recorded99,953 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2022
Typical for 2011 Kia Ceed69,337 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE61 VZN
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2022 99,953 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2022 99,953 miles

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Nov 2021 90,333 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2021 90,333 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2020 81,116 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 26 Nov 2019 73,136 miles

Front Inner CV gaiters slightly weeping

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush unbonding, close to limit (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2018 62,614 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both lower arm front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front both inner cv gaiters weeping

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

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

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both trailing arm bushes unbonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust system corroded

Pass 13 Nov 2017 54,748 miles

Both inner c.v gaiters seeping grease

Both rear trailing arm bushes unbonding

Offside rear coil spring corroded

Temporary repair to offside rear fog lamp lense

Pass 15 Nov 2016 48,140 miles

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

Fail 14 Nov 2016 48,140 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2015 39,890 miles

Nearside Front Inner inner cv boot nearside front slight weep

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Nov 2014 32,576 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

damage to nearside front wing

seepage of grease from nearside inner cv gaiter

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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RE61 VZN is a 2011 Kia Ceed in Black with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RE61 VZN, 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 RE61 VZN registered?

RE61 VZN is a 2011 Kia Ceed, first registered on 30 November 2011.

Is RE61 VZN safe to buy?

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