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HJ61 YMS

2011 Kia Ceed

Grey Petrol 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jul 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

90,860 mi
Last recorded90,860 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Kia Ceed69,337 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ61 YMS
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 90,860 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides , VERY thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Jul 2025 86,520 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2024 80,195 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2024 80,190 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Dec 2023 74,343 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2022 71,071 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 6 Jan 2022 67,518 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Jan 2022 67,518 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2021 64,127 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2020 61,190 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2019 56,204 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2018 50,717 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 43,923 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2016 32,383 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 26,511 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2014 15,097 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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HJ61 YMS is a 2011 Kia Ceed in Grey with a 1,582cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 HJ61 YMS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HJ61 YMS registered?

HJ61 YMS is a 2011 Kia Ceed, first registered on 29 September 2011.

Is HJ61 YMS safe to buy?

The MOT history for HJ61 YMS shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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