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SM60 YYN

2011 Kia Ceed

White Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

52,382 mi
Last recorded52,382 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Kia Ceed69,337 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM60 YYN
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 52,382 miles

Brake lever pivots slightly worn (1.1.1 (b))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Jan 2026 52,378 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Brake lever pivots slightly worn (1.1.1 (b))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2025 51,290 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2025 51,275 miles

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

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Feb 2024 48,962 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt inner clip loose (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2023 45,975 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2022 43,563 miles

Underbody Surface Rust

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Sides Front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 12 Feb 2022 43,563 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Sides Front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Underbody Surface Rust

Pass 6 Feb 2021 43,500 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2021 43,500 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2020 43,478 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Feb 2019 40,914 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2018 33,210 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2017 27,271 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2016 20,827 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2015 14,765 miles

Front Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis (6.1.B.1a)

Front coil spring repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Feb 2014 101,123 miles

both front discs corroded inner surface

Fail 19 Feb 2014 10,119 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

both front discs corroded inner surface

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 YYN is a 2011 Kia Ceed in White with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 SM60 YYN, 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 YYN registered?

SM60 YYN is a 2011 Kia Ceed, first registered on 12 February 2011.

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