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SG61 TBO

2011 Kia Ceed

Blue Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

111,080 mi
Last recorded111,080 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Kia Ceed69,337 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG61 TBO
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 111,080 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively All 4 (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2024 103,017 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 6 Dec 2023 95,172 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2022 86,855 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2021 75,232 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2020 71,131 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2020 71,124 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm DOWN TO CANVAS (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm DOWN TO CANVAS (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Dec 2019 64,192 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2019 64,192 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Dec 2018 55,531 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2018 55,531 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 8 Dec 2017 46,971 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear tyre slightly out of shape on inner edge

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

Pass 9 Dec 2016 37,186 miles

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

Fail 25 Nov 2016 36,748 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2015 27,317 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2015 27,317 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Jul 2014 18,960 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2014 18,960 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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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SG61 TBO is a 2011 Kia Ceed in Blue with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SG61 TBO, 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 SG61 TBO registered?

SG61 TBO is a 2011 Kia Ceed, first registered on 26 September 2011.

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