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WK61 ZLV

2011 Kia Ceed

Silver Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Sep 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

139,193 mi
Last recorded139,193 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 Kia Ceed69,337 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK61 ZLV
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2026 139,193 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement torsion bar s both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Aug 2026 139,183 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement torsion bar s both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2025 131,472 miles

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

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

both headlight beam patterns weak

underneath rusty inc suspension

Pass 31 Aug 2024 123,736 miles

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

towbar fitted but no hitch fitted

Pass 7 Sep 2023 117,169 miles

Towbar component corroded, but not excessively very rusty (6.1.6 (a))

Fail 31 Aug 2023 117,161 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Towbar component corroded, but not excessively very rusty (6.1.6 (a))

Pass 12 Aug 2022 108,280 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2022 108,268 miles

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2021 101,522 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 94,840 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))

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

Pass 24 Sep 2019 87,636 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2018 79,427 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 71,272 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 56,413 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 43,484 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 36,779 miles

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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WK61 ZLV is a 2011 Kia Ceed in Silver with a 1,582cc diesel 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 WK61 ZLV, 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 WK61 ZLV registered?

WK61 ZLV is a 2011 Kia Ceed, first registered on 29 September 2011.

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