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SA61 VGD

2011 Kia Ceed

Silver Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2023
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

116,676 mi
Last recorded116,676 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2022
Typical for 2011 Kia Ceed69,337 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA61 VGD
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2022 116,676 miles

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

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

slight play in steering rack

Fail 10 Nov 2022 116,676 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55r16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

slight play in steering rack

Pass 22 Nov 2021 112,295 miles

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

slight play in steering rack

Pass 3 Nov 2020 105,845 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))

Pass 9 Nov 2019 100,285 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 9 Nov 2019 100,285 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Nov 2018 94,795 miles

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

Fail 9 Nov 2018 94,795 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Oct 2017 88,201 miles

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

both rear tyres deteriorating on sidewall

Fail 30 Oct 2017 88,201 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp missing (1.2.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

both rear tyres deteriorating on sidewall

Pass 28 Oct 2016 80,779 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2016 80,779 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 30 Oct 2015 76,366 miles

both rear tyres slightly perished

Fail 30 Oct 2015 76,366 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 13 Oct 2014 55,596 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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SA61 VGD is a 2011 Kia Ceed in Silver with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 SA61 VGD, 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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SA61 VGD is a 2011 Kia Ceed, first registered on 14 October 2011.

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