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SW61 ETU

2011 Kia Ceed

Blue Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

80,433 mi
Last recorded80,433 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 Kia Ceed69,337 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW61 ETU
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 80,433 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn more on inner edge - tread depth at 4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge TREAD DEPTH AT 2MM - WORN SMOOTH ON INNER EDGE AND CRACKING (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread depth at 5mm - worn slightly more on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge TREAD DEPTH AT 3MM - WORN SMOOTH ON INNER EDGE AND CRACKING (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Delaminating over character (0.1 (b))

Fail 15 Aug 2025 80,433 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn more on inner edge - tread depth at 4mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge TREAD DEPTH AT 2MM - WORN SMOOTH ON INNER EDGE AND CRACKING (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread depth at 5mm - worn slightly more on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge TREAD DEPTH AT 3MM - WORN SMOOTH ON INNER EDGE AND CRACKING (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Delaminating over character (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Sep 2024 71,732 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2023 68,310 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2022 63,435 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2021 58,144 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2020 53,969 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2019 50,746 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2018 45,649 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2017 40,675 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2016 35,806 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2015 29,859 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2014 23,316 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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SW61 ETU is a 2011 Kia Ceed in Blue with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 SW61 ETU, 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 SW61 ETU registered?

SW61 ETU is a 2011 Kia Ceed, first registered on 21 December 2011.

Is SW61 ETU safe to buy?

The MOT history for SW61 ETU shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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