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SH61 HBY

2011 Kia Ceed

Silver Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Oct 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

140,133 mi
Last recorded140,133 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Kia Ceed69,337 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2025 140,133 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2025 139,982 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2024 123,426 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2023 116,396 miles
Pass 5 May 2022 109,131 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2020 98,983 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2019 94,440 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2018 79,702 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2017 68,777 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2016 59,093 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2016 59,093 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Nov 2015 47,781 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2014 36,620 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 HBY is a 2011 Kia Ceed in Silver with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HBY, 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 SH61 HBY?

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What year was SH61 HBY registered?

SH61 HBY is a 2011 Kia Ceed, first registered on 12 November 2011.

Is SH61 HBY safe to buy?

The MOT history for SH61 HBY shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SH61 HBY have outstanding finance?

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