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SM60 SWO

2011 Kia Ceed

Silver Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2022
Tests18 (9 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

87,672 mi
Last recorded87,672 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2021
Typical for 2011 Kia Ceed69,337 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM60 SWO
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

9 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2021 87,672 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Nov 2021 87,672 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

IGN KEY FAULTY

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2020 86,676 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2020 86,676 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Emissions not tested EXHAUST LEAK (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Dec 2019 82,685 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2019 82,685 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 28 Nov 2018 72,401 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2018 72,401 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Dec 2017 62,013 miles

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 6 Dec 2017 62,013 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush LINK ROD (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush LINK ROD (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Dec 2016 51,051 miles

Front TYRES WEARING ON INNER EDGE

Fail 22 Dec 2016 51,051 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint LINK ROD (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front TYRES WEARING ON INNER EDGE

Fail 22 Dec 2016 51,051 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint LINK ROD (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front TYRES WEARING ON INNER EDGE

Pass 22 Dec 2015 38,630 miles

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 22 Dec 2015 38,630 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt upper drop link boot (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Jan 2015 32,802 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2015 32,798 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Jan 2014 25,661 miles

handbrake requires adjusting

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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SM60 SWO is a 2011 Kia Ceed in Silver with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 SM60 SWO, 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 SM60 SWO registered?

SM60 SWO is a 2011 Kia Ceed, first registered on 6 January 2011.

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