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SH61 HBJ

2011 Kia Ceed

Silver Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2025
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

93,520 mi
Last recorded93,520 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2024
Typical for 2011 Kia Ceed69,337 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH61 HBJ
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2024 93,520 miles

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

Fail 26 Aug 2024 93,520 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2023 80,020 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2023 80,020 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2022 68,421 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2021 60,148 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Aug 2021 60,114 miles

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 25% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2020 50,644 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2020 50,644 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2019 46,077 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2018 37,108 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2018 37,108 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Nov 2017 26,800 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2016 19,856 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 16,543 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 13,573 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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SH61 HBJ is a 2011 Kia Ceed in Silver with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 HBJ, 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 HBJ registered?

SH61 HBJ is a 2011 Kia Ceed, first registered on 25 November 2011.

Is SH61 HBJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SH61 HBJ shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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