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SJ61 RWV

2011 Kia Ceed

Silver Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2026
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

107,807 mi
Last recorded107,807 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Kia Ceed69,337 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ61 RWV
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 27 Feb 2026 107,807 miles

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Fuel tank slightly loose One of two fuel tank strap snaped (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2025 93,847 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fuel tank slightly loose fuel tank strap snapped but not causing tank to be insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge out of shape (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Mar 2025 93,761 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fuel tank slightly loose fuel tank strap snapped but not causing tank to be insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge out of shape (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2024 86,726 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 20 Jan 2024 86,558 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 18ap (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2023 80,038 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Fail 17 Dec 2022 79,959 miles

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Mounting bracket (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Insecure (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Mounting bracket (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Devoid of tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 31 Aug 2021 72,245 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 10 Sep 2020 63,035 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 18 Aug 2020 63,014 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 27 Sep 2019 59,988 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 55,390 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2018 55,390 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 11 Sep 2017 50,213 miles

both front tyres worn on inside edges

Pass 30 Aug 2016 43,755 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 32,938 miles

Engine cover fitted

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 25 Sep 2014 22,920 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2014 22,920 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

both front tyres low tread centre 205/55/r16

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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SJ61 RWV is a 2011 Kia Ceed in Silver with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 SJ61 RWV, 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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SJ61 RWV is a 2011 Kia Ceed, first registered on 1 September 2011.

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