MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
97,070 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Engine Oil Level requires topping up, (just above min mark)
Both front suspension coil springs corroded
Both front suspension shock absorbers corroded
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases From front flexible section. Advised to have replaced. (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear brake back plates corroded/missing
Smell of fuel around fuel tank area but no signs of leaks
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Both front suspension coil springs corroded
Both front suspension shock absorbers corroded
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases From front flexible section. Advised to have replaced. (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear brake back plates corroded/missing
Smell of fuel around fuel tank area but no signs of leaks
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
front exhaust flexi deteriorated but not blowing.
Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases join (6.1.2 (a))
nearside front Lower Suspension arm Ball joint dust cover deteriorating
Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 50% (3.7.B.5b)
Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 51% (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Inner driveshaft gator slightly insecure but still preventing ingress of dirt
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Inner Front Front drive shaft coupling is insecure (2.5.C.1c)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Inner Front Front drive shaft coupling is insecure (2.5.C.1c)
Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
How Reliable is the Kia Ceed?
Based on 1,665,385 MOT tests across 147,843 vehicles.
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SA61 VME is a 2011 Kia Ceed in Black with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.
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 VME, 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 VME is a 2011 Kia Ceed, first registered on 27 September 2011.
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