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WJ61 BKX

2011 Kia Ceed

Black Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2024
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

143,563 mi
Last recorded143,563 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2023
Typical for 2011 Kia Ceed69,337 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ61 BKX
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2023 143,563 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2022 121,038 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2020 111,289 miles

n/s bodywork damage

o/s/f ball joint play

o/s/f lower arm front bush worn/play

Fail 21 Dec 2020 111,289 miles

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

n/s bodywork damage

o/s/f ball joint play

o/s/f lower arm front bush worn/play

Pass 20 Dec 2019 99,908 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2019 99,902 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Dec 2018 84,202 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2018 84,202 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2017 68,003 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2017 68,003 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 10 Oct 2016 57,768 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2016 57,303 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

different size tyres front to rear

Pass 24 Sep 2015 43,279 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2015 43,279 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 2 Sep 2014 32,301 miles

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

Offside Rear 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 BKX is a 2011 Kia Ceed in Black with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 WJ61 BKX, 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 WJ61 BKX registered?

WJ61 BKX is a 2011 Kia Ceed, first registered on 5 September 2011.

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