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ST61 BKG

2011 Kia Ceed

Silver Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

134,946 mi
Last recorded134,946 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2026
Typical for 2011 Kia Ceed69,337 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST61 BKG
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2026 134,946 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened All attached components corroded also (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front arms, both forward bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres, inner edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Sep 2025 130,828 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front most wishbone bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing rust (5.3.2 (b))

handbrake lever has limited reserve travel on application

Fail 18 Sep 2025 130,828 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front most wishbone bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing rust (5.3.2 (b))

handbrake lever has limited reserve travel on application

Pass 19 Sep 2024 126,306 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing due to corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front arms, both forward bushes cracked/split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres not true round (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Sep 2023 118,942 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2023 118,942 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2022 110,226 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear brake discs have slight corrosion/scaling (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 26 Sep 2022 110,226 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear brake discs have slight corrosion/scaling (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Sep 2021 105,520 miles

Hand Brake Lever has limited reserve travel

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2020 101,863 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))

Pass 18 Sep 2019 97,013 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2018 89,001 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2017 82,522 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 76,626 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

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

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 25 Sep 2015 66,707 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 48,902 miles

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

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

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

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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ST61 BKG is a 2011 Kia Ceed in Silver with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 ST61 BKG, 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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ST61 BKG is a 2011 Kia Ceed, first registered on 30 September 2011.

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