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RO61 VLE

2011 Kia Ceed

Blue Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2024
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

72,117 mi
Last recorded72,117 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2023
Typical for 2011 Kia Ceed69,337 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO61 VLE
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2023 72,117 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2022 65,803 miles

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

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

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

both trailing arm bushes deteriorating

screw in offside front tyre

Pass 14 Oct 2021 61,058 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 57,366 miles

Front discs lipped and corroded

N/S/F lower ball joint dust cover perished

Rear discs lipped and corroded

Rear pads 2mm

Rear trailing arm bushes perished

Fail 13 Oct 2020 57,366 miles

Front discs lipped and corroded

N/S/F lower ball joint dust cover perished

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear discs lipped and corroded

Rear pads 2mm

Rear trailing arm bushes perished

Pass 1 Oct 2019 53,690 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 30 Sep 2019 53,688 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords +Heavy age cracking (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords +Heavy age cracking (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Oct 2018 48,126 miles

both front tyre wearing low on inner edges

both rear tyres age cracking

Pass 17 Oct 2017 41,796 miles

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

both rear tyres badly cracking

Fail 16 Oct 2017 41,795 miles

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

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

both rear tyres badly cracking

Pass 21 Oct 2016 34,274 miles

Both rear tyres have age related cracking

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Oct 2016 34,274 miles

Both rear tyres have age related cracking

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Oct 2015 28,601 miles

both rear tyres (age cracks)

Fail 13 Oct 2015 28,600 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

both rear tyres (age cracks)

Pass 30 Oct 2014 23,073 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

front tyres worn on inner of treads close to limit

tow bar fitted with 7 pin socket

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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RO61 VLE is a 2011 Kia Ceed in Blue with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 RO61 VLE, 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 RO61 VLE registered?

RO61 VLE is a 2011 Kia Ceed, first registered on 31 October 2011.

Is RO61 VLE safe to buy?

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