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RK61 XCV

2011 Kia Ceed

White Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

124,592 mi
Last recorded124,592 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Kia Ceed69,337 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK61 XCV
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 124,592 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front washers poor

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall deteriorated/ cut (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside parking brake shows poor performance (performance only just met)

Fail 29 Oct 2025 124,588 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

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

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front washers poor

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall deteriorated/ cut (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside parking brake shows poor performance (performance only just met)

Pass 4 Nov 2024 120,948 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2023 118,673 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Fail 7 Nov 2023 118,673 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2022 103,856 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Oct 2022 103,838 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play Both front inner (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2021 92,980 miles

Nearside rackend slight play

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 3 Nov 2021 92,980 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside rackend slight play

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 3 Oct 2020 92,157 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Windsreen washers weak

tested wet

Pass 19 Oct 2019 86,232 miles

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

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

Tested when wet

Fail 13 Oct 2019 79,952 miles

Brake performance not tested Tyre condition (1.2.1 (g))

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

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

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

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

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

Tested when wet

Pass 6 Oct 2018 66,862 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2017 54,787 miles

Under body covers fitted

Fail 8 Oct 2017 54,606 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)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front Both tyres worn close to legal limit/perishing

Rear Both tyres worn close to legal limit/heavily perishing

Under body covers fitted

Pass 21 Sep 2016 42,547 miles

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

small cut inside wall offside front tyre

Pass 21 Sep 2015 33,497 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 22,749 miles

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

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

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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RK61 XCV is a 2011 Kia Ceed in White 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 RK61 XCV, 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 RK61 XCV registered?

RK61 XCV is a 2011 Kia Ceed, first registered on 24 September 2011.

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