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SY61 XCP

2011 Kia Ceed

Blue Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2025
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

156,397 mi
Last recorded156,397 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2024
Typical for 2011 Kia Ceed69,337 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2024 156,397 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very low (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very low (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Jul 2024 156,397 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very low (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very low (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jul 2023 151,945 miles

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess hand brake cables sticking slightly But brake not sticking on (1.1.15 (a))

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive fuel tank starting to leek (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jul 2023 151,944 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess hand brake cables sticking slightly But brake not sticking on (1.1.15 (a))

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive fuel tank starting to leek (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2022 146,368 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2021 140,893 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2020 136,080 miles

Nearside Rear Slight wear on near side rear roll bar link

Pass 30 Aug 2019 122,647 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush has slight tear, rear bush slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Slight play front and rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2018 105,387 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 82,212 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 61,620 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2016 52,142 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2015 50,377 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Nov 2014 39,934 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 XCP is a 2011 Kia Ceed in Blue with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 XCP, 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 XCP registered?

SY61 XCP is a 2011 Kia Ceed, first registered on 11 November 2011.

Is SY61 XCP safe to buy?

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