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BD61 JFA

2011 Kia Ceed

White Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jan 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

81,515 mi
Last recorded81,515 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Kia Ceed69,337 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD61 JFA
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 81,515 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2024 75,203 miles

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2023 68,337 miles

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

Fail 20 Dec 2023 68,337 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2023 63,294 miles

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

Fail 3 Jan 2023 63,294 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2021 57,420 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2020 53,055 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge 2.mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Nov 2019 50,298 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2018 43,932 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking grease past clip (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 7 Dec 2017 38,465 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Dec 2016 31,500 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Dec 2016 31,500 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Dec 2015 24,405 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2014 16,685 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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BD61 JFA is a 2011 Kia Ceed in White with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BD61 JFA, 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 BD61 JFA registered?

BD61 JFA is a 2011 Kia Ceed, first registered on 17 December 2011.

Is BD61 JFA safe to buy?

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