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SL61 XLM

2011 Kia Ceed

White Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

44,412 mi
Last recorded44,412 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2026
Typical for 2011 Kia Ceed69,337 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL61 XLM
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2026 44,412 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2026 44,239 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2025 41,383 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2025 41,324 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2024 38,705 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2024 38,579 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2023 37,511 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2022 36,430 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Nov 2021 35,237 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2021 35,237 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2020 33,689 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2019 32,094 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2019 32,094 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 7 Nov 2018 30,043 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2018 30,043 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Nov 2017 27,658 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2016 25,179 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. BORDER-LINE PASS (3.7.B.5b)

Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly BINDING SLIGHTLY (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 3 Nov 2015 20,863 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2014 17,906 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)

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 XLM is a 2011 Kia Ceed in White with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 SL61 XLM, 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

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What year was SL61 XLM registered?

SL61 XLM is a 2011 Kia Ceed, first registered on 15 November 2011.

Is SL61 XLM safe to buy?

The MOT history for SL61 XLM shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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