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SG61 RKV

2011 Kia Ceed

Silver Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2022
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

119,093 mi
Last recorded119,093 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2021
Typical for 2011 Kia Ceed69,337 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG61 RKV
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2021 119,093 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both tie rods ()

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

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

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

Fail 6 Oct 2021 119,093 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both tie rods ()

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp side light (4.2.3 (c))

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2020 98,709 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2019 79,456 miles

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

undertrays fitted

Fail 26 Sep 2019 79,456 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 25 Sep 2018 60,137 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2017 44,103 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Sep 2016 35,179 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

diesel smoke(emissions)not emitted

undertrays fitted

Fail 2 Sep 2016 35,179 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

diesel smoke(emissions)not emitted

undertrays fitted

Pass 17 Aug 2015 26,251 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside+offside (3.5.1g)

Front nearside+offside Tyre's Waring thin on inner edge

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear nail in Tyre

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside+offside (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Sep 2014 17,918 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2014 17,862 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside 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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SG61 RKV is a 2011 Kia Ceed in Silver with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 SG61 RKV, 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 SG61 RKV registered?

SG61 RKV is a 2011 Kia Ceed, first registered on 2 September 2011.

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