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SY61 RNV

2011 Kia Ceed

Silver Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

75,862 mi
Last recorded75,862 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Kia Ceed69,337 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY61 RNV
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 75,862 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2024 73,890 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2023 72,325 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2022 70,986 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2021 69,600 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2021 67,428 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2021 67,428 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Dec 2020 67,395 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords both (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2019 63,619 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs are worn/ starting to lip. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 3mm and worn on the inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front lower arm bush slightly split/worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn to 3mm and worn on the inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair Parking brake only just met the requirements. (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 17 Dec 2019 63,619 miles

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

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs are worn/ starting to lip. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 3mm and worn on the inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front lower arm bush slightly split/worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn to 3mm and worn on the inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair Parking brake only just met the requirements. (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 9 Jan 2019 50,728 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 45,154 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 37,663 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside and offside rear tyres slight stepping on inside edge

Pass 9 May 2016 28,926 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 21,483 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 16,373 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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SY61 RNV is a 2011 Kia Ceed in Silver with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 SY61 RNV, 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 SY61 RNV registered?

SY61 RNV is a 2011 Kia Ceed, first registered on 9 September 2011.

Is SY61 RNV safe to buy?

The MOT history for SY61 RNV shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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