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SL61 WJJ

2011 Kia Ceed

Silver Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

74,634 mi
Last recorded74,634 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Kia Ceed69,337 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL61 WJJ
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2025 74,634 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Jan 2025 68,950 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2023 62,352 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2022 58,017 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin all (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Oct 2021 53,446 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2020 49,186 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2019 45,679 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Rear tyre perished

Fail 15 Oct 2019 45,679 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Rear tyre perished

Pass 12 Sep 2018 40,031 miles

front inner pads low corrosion discs

oil leaks gearbox area

slight seapage of grease nsf inner driveshaft gaitor

x2 rear indicators staring to emittwhite light

x2 rear tyres deep cracking inbetween treads perishing sidewalls

Pass 26 Sep 2017 36,558 miles

Nearside Rear Heavy cracking to tyre between tread and on sidewalls

Offside Rear Heavy cracking to tyre between tread and on sidewalls

Pass 20 Sep 2016 32,438 miles

Nearside Front Tyre feathered on inside edge / Cracking and nearing legal limit

Nearside Rear Brakes binding slightly

Nearside Rear Tyre cracking heavily

Offside Front Tyre feathered on inside edge / Cracking and nearing legal limit

Offside Rear Tyre cracking heavily

Pass 22 Sep 2015 24,658 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

both rear tyres are cracking in the tread area

nearside front tyre is cracking in the tread area

nearside rear brake is slightly binding on

Pass 20 Oct 2014 18,414 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2014 18,414 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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SL61 WJJ is a 2011 Kia Ceed in Silver with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 SL61 WJJ, 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 SL61 WJJ registered?

SL61 WJJ is a 2011 Kia Ceed, first registered on 22 October 2011.

Is SL61 WJJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SL61 WJJ shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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