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SW61 VFU

2011 Kia Ceed

Grey Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2018
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

77,376 mi
Last recorded77,376 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2017
Typical for 2011 Kia Ceed69,337 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW61 VFU
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2017 77,376 miles

Front tyres bald/worn on edges

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear tyre 3mm ,worn unevenly ,perished and under inflated

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 24 Jul 2017 77,376 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear tyre 3mm ,worn unevenly ,perished and under inflated

Front tyres bald/worn on edges

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)

Pass 22 Aug 2016 69,239 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped (attention required (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear tyre slightly mis-shaped,minor cuts in tread

Offside wiper blade split

Pass 14 Sep 2015 58,976 miles

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

Fail 14 Sep 2015 58,976 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2014 46,832 miles

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

long travel in parking brake

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 VFU is a 2011 Kia Ceed in Grey with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SW61 VFU, 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 VFU registered?

SW61 VFU is a 2011 Kia Ceed, first registered on 13 June 2011.

Is SW61 VFU safe to buy?

The MOT history for SW61 VFU shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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