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MT61 SVE

2011 Kia Ceed

Black Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

168,816 mi
Last recorded168,816 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Kia Ceed69,337 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT61 SVE
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 168,816 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2025 168,816 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2024 143,145 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2024 143,145 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 15 Dec 2023 127,342 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2022 110,582 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2021 97,408 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2021 97,408 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Dec 2020 92,515 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2019 85,101 miles

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

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

Rear subframe bushes worn but not excessive

aux belt slight cracking

Pass 5 Dec 2018 74,287 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2017 63,050 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2016 53,504 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all brake discs (3.5.1i)

Fail 23 Nov 2016 53,503 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit (4.1.E.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all brake discs (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Nov 2015 43,973 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing (inner edge)

Pass 9 Dec 2014 33,375 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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MT61 SVE is a 2011 Kia Ceed in Black with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MT61 SVE, 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 MT61 SVE registered?

MT61 SVE is a 2011 Kia Ceed, first registered on 19 December 2011.

Is MT61 SVE safe to buy?

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