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BJ61 UTP

2011 Kia Ceed

Red Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

75,967 mi
Last recorded75,967 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Kia Ceed69,337 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ61 UTP
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 75,967 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 May 2025 72,639 miles
Fail 9 May 2025 72,639 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 May 2024 71,183 miles
Pass 25 May 2023 68,739 miles
Pass 9 May 2022 65,420 miles
Pass 19 May 2021 62,530 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front and offside rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 May 2020 60,639 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 57,110 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Oct 2018 56,761 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2017 53,106 miles

Near side and off side front tyres slightly worn on inner edges

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Nov 2016 49,130 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 40,196 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2015 40,196 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Oct 2014 29,439 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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BJ61 UTP is a 2011 Kia Ceed in Red with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 BJ61 UTP, 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 BJ61 UTP registered?

BJ61 UTP is a 2011 Kia Ceed, first registered on 28 October 2011.

Is BJ61 UTP safe to buy?

The MOT history for BJ61 UTP shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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