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HW61 HBE

2011 Kia Ceed

Silver Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

103,989 mi
Last recorded103,989 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Kia Ceed69,337 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW61 HBE
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 103,989 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Nov 2024 97,663 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Poor beam image (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2023 91,263 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 31 Oct 2022 87,092 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Fail 31 Oct 2022 87,092 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b))

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2021 83,329 miles

Front brake pads have slightly overhang the disc

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Close to excessive (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Oct 2021 83,329 miles

Front brake pads have slightly overhang the disc

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Close to excessive (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Oct 2020 76,279 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2019 71,148 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2018 58,474 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2017 44,153 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2016 29,583 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2015 14,726 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2015 11,044 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Jan 2015 11,044 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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HW61 HBE is a 2011 Kia Ceed in Silver with a 1,591cc 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 HW61 HBE, 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 HW61 HBE registered?

HW61 HBE is a 2011 Kia Ceed, first registered on 21 September 2011.

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