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WJ61 CVB

2011 Kia Ceed

Silver Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

111,306 mi
Last recorded111,306 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Kia Ceed69,337 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ61 CVB
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 111,306 miles

fns drop link slight play

Pass 19 Nov 2024 108,341 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2024 108,297 miles

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

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

Rear Service brake excessively binding both (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 Dec 2023 101,843 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread depth 3mm/slightly worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread depth 2.5mm/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

parking brake has little reserve travel

Fail 11 Dec 2023 101,843 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread depth 3mm/slightly worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread depth 2.5mm/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

parking brake has little reserve travel

Pass 12 Dec 2022 94,743 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured ***close to mot refusal*** (4.4.3 (a))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread depth 3.2mm / cracking or perishing/very worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread depth 3.7mm/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy very slight (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arm rear bushes ***close to mot refusal*** (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arm bushes perishing [ no play ] (5.3.4 (a) (i))

parking brake has little reserve travel

Pass 6 Dec 2021 93,993 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured ***close to mot refusal*** (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ***close to mot refusal*** (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both slight (0.1 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

parking brake has little reserve travel

Pass 19 Dec 2020 90,281 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement close to mot refusal (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking or perishing/ 3.2mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

parking brake has little reserve travel

Pass 13 Dec 2019 81,807 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured inc side repeaters (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Various small chips (3.2 (a) (i))

parking brake has little reserve travel

Fail 13 Dec 2019 81,807 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured inc side repeaters (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Various small chips (3.2 (a) (i))

parking brake has little reserve travel

Pass 19 Dec 2018 74,212 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured inc side repeaters (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Various small chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Dec 2018 74,212 miles

Position lamp not working both front (4.2.1 (a))

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

All direction indicators slightly discoloured inc side repeaters (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Various small chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2017 66,212 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre cracked / perished no cord or ply exposed

Side repeater slightly discoloured Both (1.4.A.2f)

Various small chips in windscreen

Pass 24 Nov 2016 57,524 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2015 50,197 miles

Engine cover/s fitted

Under body protection fitted

Various small chips in windscreen

Pass 3 Sep 2015 48,310 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 34,402 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 CVB is a 2011 Kia Ceed in Silver with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 CVB, 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 CVB registered?

WJ61 CVB is a 2011 Kia Ceed, first registered on 18 September 2011.

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