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HW61 KYC

2011 Kia Ceed

Red Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2027
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

104,201 mi
Last recorded104,201 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Kia Ceed69,337 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW61 KYC
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 24 Jul 2026 104,201 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2025 99,746 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened both sides all arm and bushes worn and rusty (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2024 96,189 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2023 92,757 miles

n/s outer cv gaiter deteriorated

Pass 10 Aug 2022 87,717 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear trailing arm front bushes slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2021 84,223 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2020 77,107 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2019 69,966 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2019 61,169 miles

Nearside and offside rear tyres wearing uneven

Pass 16 Feb 2018 49,935 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 41,031 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2016 27,053 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 16,115 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 15,081 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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 KYC is a 2011 Kia Ceed in Red with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 KYC, 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

How do I check the history of HW61 KYC?

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What year was HW61 KYC registered?

HW61 KYC is a 2011 Kia Ceed, first registered on 4 November 2011.

Is HW61 KYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for HW61 KYC shows 14 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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