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SG61 RMZ

2011 Kia Ceed

Red Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2026
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

50,328 mi
Last recorded50,328 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 Kia Ceed69,337 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG61 RMZ
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2025 50,328 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2025 50,328 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

battery weak,service due,running gear rusting

Pass 1 Sep 2022 50,260 miles

underbody units-suspension-springs-discs rusting,front discs-pads poor-low,front tyres poor-low tread-walls splitting

Pass 2 Aug 2021 48,372 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front & rear suspension components, light rust corrosion

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 2 Aug 2021 48,370 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front & rear suspension components, light rust corrosion

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 31 Jul 2020 46,098 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2020 46,098 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Aug 2019 42,658 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2019 42,658 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Obligatory indirect vision device insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ALL 4, 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Aug 2018 38,710 miles

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

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

emissions 0.44

Fail 14 Aug 2018 38,668 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

emissions 0.44

Pass 29 Aug 2017 34,202 miles

Engine cover and under tray fitted

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

Offside Front tyre bald at very inner edge

Rear tyres perished

Fail 14 Aug 2017 34,040 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

Engine cover and under tray fitted

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

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

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

Offside Front tyre bald at very inner edge

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

Rear tyres perished

Pass 17 Aug 2016 29,185 miles

Engine covers are fitted top & bottom

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

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

Fail 16 Aug 2016 29,176 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Engine covers are fitted top & bottom

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2015 24,643 miles

Engine covers are fitted top & bottom

Fail 15 Sep 2015 24,643 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45/17 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45/17 (4.1.E.1)

Engine covers are fitted top & bottom

Pass 11 Sep 2014 19,494 miles

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

Offside 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 RMZ is a 2011 Kia Ceed in Red with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 RMZ, 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 RMZ registered?

SG61 RMZ is a 2011 Kia Ceed, first registered on 16 September 2011.

Is SG61 RMZ safe to buy?

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