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RK61 XRV

2011 Kia Ceed

Silver Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

98,676 mi
Last recorded98,676 miles
Recorded on20 May 2025
Typical for 2011 Kia Ceed69,337 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK61 XRV
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 May 2025 98,676 miles
Fail 19 May 2025 98,674 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam both lamps (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edges on both front tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre very close (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 May 2024 92,667 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front tyre wearing inner and outer shoulders and wearing close to wear bars

Nearside Rear tyre wearing close to wear bars and tread blocks perished

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front tyre wearing inner and outer shoulders

front to rear brake pipes covered and not checked

Fail 22 May 2024 92,667 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front tyre wearing inner and outer shoulders and wearing close to wear bars

Nearside Rear Lower Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear tyre wearing close to wear bars and tread blocks perished

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front tyre wearing inner and outer shoulders

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour n/s and o/s (4.4.3 (a))

front to rear brake pipes covered and not checked

Pass 26 May 2023 86,618 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2022 84,843 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front tyre worn inner and outer shoulders

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 4 Aug 2022 84,836 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front tyre worn inner and outer shoulders

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 12 Aug 2021 80,804 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2020 77,201 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2020 77,181 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge in poor condition (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 May 2019 70,459 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 66,504 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 31 May 2017 55,499 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 44,605 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Jun 2015 36,094 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Aug 2014 30,866 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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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RK61 XRV is a 2011 Kia Ceed in Silver with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 RK61 XRV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RK61 XRV registered?

RK61 XRV is a 2011 Kia Ceed, first registered on 1 September 2011.

Is RK61 XRV safe to buy?

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