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SH61 BUO

2011 Kia Ceed

Black Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2020
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

52,256 mi
Last recorded52,256 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2019
Typical for 2011 Kia Ceed69,337 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH61 BUO
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2019 52,256 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2019 52,256 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Nov 2018 46,788 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement WISHBONE FRONT BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Nov 2018 46,788 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement WISHBONE FRONT BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2017 40,118 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.4 MM TREAD. ALSO PUNCTURED. SIZE 225/45/17 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement FRONT BUSH SEPARATING FROM ITS BONDING. NOT FULLY AS YET (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Nov 2017 40,117 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.59 MM TREAD. SIZE 225/45/17 (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.4 MM TREAD. ALSO PUNCTURED. SIZE 225/45/17 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement FRONT BUSH SEPARATING FROM ITS BONDING. NOT FULLY AS YET (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.9 MM TREAD. SIZE 225/45/17 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Nov 2016 34,367 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Nov 2016 34,367 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2015 28,419 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2014 23,651 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2014 23,651 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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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SH61 BUO is a 2011 Kia Ceed in Black with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 SH61 BUO, 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 SH61 BUO registered?

SH61 BUO is a 2011 Kia Ceed, first registered on 15 November 2011.

Is SH61 BUO safe to buy?

The MOT history for SH61 BUO shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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