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SV61 VNT

2011 Kia Ceed

Black Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

48,250 mi
Last recorded48,250 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Kia Ceed69,337 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV61 VNT
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 48,250 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Oct 2024 44,616 miles

rear suspension components' corroded

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Fail 28 Oct 2024 44,616 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively os and ns (3.4 (b) (ii))

rear suspension components' corroded

Pass 30 Oct 2023 41,527 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords os and ns inner sidewalls split (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge os and ns rear on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Oct 2023 41,526 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords os and ns inner sidewalls split (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge os and ns rear on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Nov 2022 38,559 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner tyre sidewall split

Fail 14 Nov 2022 38,557 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear footbrake has low effort

Offside Rear Inner tyre sidewall split

Pass 9 Nov 2021 32,927 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2020 30,932 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement os & ns front vertical bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2019 28,469 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2019 28,466 miles

Brake disc significantly and obviously worn BOTH FRONT (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Nov 2018 24,062 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively and brake pads getting low. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Front wiper blades starting to deteriorate.

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre and damage to outer wall ()

Pass 7 Nov 2017 19,626 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS CORRODED

FRONT BRAKE DISCS CORRODED

FRONT SUSPENSION LOWER ARM FRONT MOUNT BUSHES SPLIT

Pass 1 Nov 2016 15,626 miles

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement OS & NS FRONT BUSH (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Nov 2016 15,626 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high BOTH (1.8)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement OS & NS FRONT BUSH (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Nov 2015 9,949 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 9,422 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Sep 2014 7,271 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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SV61 VNT is a 2011 Kia Ceed in Black with a 1,582cc diesel 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 SV61 VNT, 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 SV61 VNT registered?

SV61 VNT is a 2011 Kia Ceed, first registered on 30 September 2011.

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