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RV61 XTD

2011 Kia Ceed

Grey Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

162,219 mi
Last recorded162,219 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Kia Ceed69,337 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV61 XTD
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 162,219 miles

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

Front upper oil leak

Rear Suspension components corroded

Fail 11 Mar 2026 162,215 miles

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

Front upper oil leak

Rear Suspension components corroded

Pass 20 Dec 2024 153,114 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2023 145,195 miles

Front brake discs worn

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Oct 2023 145,195 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Front brake discs worn

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2022 137,929 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 30 Nov 2021 129,381 miles

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

Fail 26 Nov 2021 129,318 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 26 Nov 2020 120,396 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2020 120,396 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 25 Nov 2019 111,945 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2019 111,945 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Nov 2018 104,805 miles

N/S/F and O/S/R tyre worn almost to core on inner edges, N/S/R tyre perished

Fail 19 Nov 2018 104,596 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/55R16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

N/S/F and O/S/R tyre worn almost to core on inner edges, N/S/R tyre perished

Pass 23 Nov 2017 93,994 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2016 80,716 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

clutch biting point low

Fail 28 Nov 2016 80,716 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

clutch biting point low

Pass 12 Oct 2015 62,597 miles

Covers fitted upper and lower

Items removed from view

Fail 12 Oct 2015 62,597 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Items removed from view

Covers fitted upper and lower

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

Pass 28 Oct 2014 46,119 miles

Nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside rear tyre bald on inner edge

Oil leak

Rear tyres starting to perish and have cuts in tread.

Fail 28 Oct 2014 46,119 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear tyre bald on inner edge

Oil leak

Rear tyres starting to perish and have cuts in tread.

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 XTD is a 2011 Kia Ceed in Grey with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 RV61 XTD, 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 RV61 XTD registered?

RV61 XTD is a 2011 Kia Ceed, first registered on 28 October 2011.

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