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WJ61 BKN

2011 Kia Ceed

Red Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

184,680 mi
Last recorded184,680 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Kia Ceed69,337 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ61 BKN
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 184,680 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 16 Apr 2025 173,668 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

Fail 16 Apr 2025 173,668 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear 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 16 Apr 2024 165,751 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2024 165,751 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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 25 Apr 2023 151,361 miles

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated lever close to end of travel (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 20 Apr 2022 141,520 miles
Pass 4 May 2021 130,381 miles

Childs seats fitted in rear

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 May 2020 122,621 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 112,353 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt nsr and osr ()

Pass 30 Apr 2018 99,984 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

low effort handbrake

Fail 30 Apr 2018 99,984 miles

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

low effort handbrake

Pass 12 May 2017 89,490 miles
Fail 12 May 2017 89,483 miles

Rear Service brake application uneven across the axle lower reading on n/s/r (3.7.D.2b)

Pass 10 May 2016 78,717 miles
Fail 9 May 2016 78,705 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Front Service brake application uneven across the axle slow application o/s/f (3.7.D.2b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 May 2015 70,107 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2014 62,435 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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WJ61 BKN 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 72.2%.

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 WJ61 BKN, 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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WJ61 BKN is a 2011 Kia Ceed, first registered on 28 September 2011.

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