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SY61 UPO

2011 Kia Ceed

Blue Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

135,647 mi
Last recorded135,647 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 Kia Ceed69,337 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY61 UPO
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 135,647 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2025 130,998 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2024 127,013 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Aug 2024 126,997 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction light on (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2023 123,998 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Aug 2023 123,982 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Brake hose porous (1.1.12 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose porous (1.1.12 (e))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 10 Aug 2022 114,445 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2021 104,137 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2021 104,137 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2020 92,743 miles

small blow rear exhaust

Fail 11 Aug 2020 92,742 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Front spring not seated correctly

Nearside Rear tyre worn uneven

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

small blow rear exhaust

Pass 8 Aug 2019 82,409 miles

slight leak of grease from inner n/s cv boot

Pass 28 Aug 2018 69,270 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 57,592 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 46,701 miles

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

Nearside Rear flat spot and perrished

Offside Rear tyre perrished

Fail 31 Aug 2016 46,701 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear flat spot and perrished

Offside Rear tyre perrished

Pass 15 Sep 2015 36,458 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 22,814 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 UPO is a 2011 Kia Ceed in Blue 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 SY61 UPO, 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 UPO registered?

SY61 UPO is a 2011 Kia Ceed, first registered on 29 September 2011.

Is SY61 UPO safe to buy?

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