CarVerify

Free Car Check

SA61 VME

2011 Kia Ceed

Black Petrol 1396cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2024
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

97,070 mi
Last recorded97,070 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2023
Typical for 2011 Kia Ceed69,337 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Kia
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA61 VME
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2023 97,070 miles

Engine Oil Level requires topping up, (just above min mark)

Pass 13 Oct 2022 92,173 miles

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

Fail 6 Oct 2022 92,069 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2021 88,861 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

front exhaust flexi deteriorated but not blowing.

Pass 6 Oct 2020 85,733 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

Fail 3 Oct 2020 85,636 miles

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 ()

Pass 12 Oct 2019 78,330 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases join (6.1.2 (a))

nearside front Lower Suspension arm Ball joint dust cover deteriorating

Pass 10 Oct 2018 69,898 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2017 58,997 miles

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)

Fail 9 Oct 2017 58,997 miles

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)

Pass 18 Oct 2016 48,660 miles

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 14 Oct 2016 48,665 miles

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)

Pass 18 Oct 2015 38,809 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2015 38,809 miles

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)

Pass 19 Aug 2015 37,288 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2015 37,288 miles

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)

Pass 21 Aug 2014 26,663 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2014 26,662 miles

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.

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
Full Kia Ceed reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of SA61 VME?

You can check the full history of SA61 VME by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was SA61 VME registered?

SA61 VME is a 2011 Kia Ceed, first registered on 27 September 2011.

Is SA61 VME safe to buy?

The MOT history for SA61 VME shows 18 tests with a 61.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SA61 VME have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on SA61 VME. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.