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SD61 VAX

2011 Kia Ceed

Black Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

121,026 mi
Last recorded121,026 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 Kia Ceed69,337 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD61 VAX
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2026 121,026 miles

Clutch requires attention.

Fail 12 Aug 2026 121,012 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Clutch requires attention.

Pass 20 Aug 2025 115,064 miles

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

Fail 18 Aug 2025 115,064 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2024 107,731 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2024 107,700 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2023 99,464 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges & worn low 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

manufacturer engine covers & under trays fitted not allowing a full examination of some components

Fail 1 Aug 2023 99,463 miles

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both lights not working (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges & worn low 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

manufacturer engine covers & under trays fitted not allowing a full examination of some components

Pass 22 Jul 2022 91,203 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Jul 2022 91,202 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing nut missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2021 79,963 miles

engine covers & under trays fitted not allowing a full examination of some components

Fail 4 Aug 2021 79,963 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

engine covers & under trays fitted not allowing a full examination of some components

Pass 4 Aug 2020 73,154 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush starting to perish (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2019 63,628 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2018 55,772 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2017 48,184 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 39,646 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 28,931 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 9 Aug 2014 21,765 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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SD61 VAX is a 2011 Kia Ceed in Black with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 SD61 VAX, 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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What year was SD61 VAX registered?

SD61 VAX is a 2011 Kia Ceed, first registered on 27 October 2011.

Is SD61 VAX safe to buy?

The MOT history for SD61 VAX shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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