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RV61 JNZ

2011 Kia Ceed

Red Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

73,416 mi
Last recorded73,416 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Kia Ceed69,337 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV61 JNZ
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 73,416 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2026 73,416 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 May 2025 67,838 miles
Pass 21 May 2024 60,392 miles
Pass 19 May 2023 53,546 miles
Pass 20 May 2022 47,712 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edges

n/s/f wheel slightly binding

Pass 15 May 2021 42,186 miles

N/S/R tyre age cracked and worn uneven

O/S/R tyre age cracked and worn uneven

Rear wiper split

rear pads 2.5mm and discs lipped

Pass 22 May 2020 36,947 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Mar 2019 27,616 miles

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

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

both front lower arm front bushes starting to unbond and age cracking

Pass 11 Apr 2018 19,462 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Apr 2018 19,462 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Aug 2017 18,301 miles

under tray fitted

Pass 16 Aug 2016 15,462 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 12,577 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 8,941 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

cut in tread of offside front tyre close to cords

emissions too clean to register

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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RV61 JNZ is a 2011 Kia Ceed in Red with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 RV61 JNZ, 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

How do I check the history of RV61 JNZ?

You can check the full history of RV61 JNZ by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was RV61 JNZ registered?

RV61 JNZ is a 2011 Kia Ceed, first registered on 7 September 2011.

Is RV61 JNZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV61 JNZ shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does RV61 JNZ have outstanding finance?

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