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WU61 KOE

2011 Kia Ceed

Red Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2025
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

126,300 mi
Last recorded126,300 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2024
Typical for 2011 Kia Ceed69,337 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU61 KOE
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2024 126,300 miles

front brake pads worn

front tyres close to limit

Fail 2 Dec 2024 126,284 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixings not compatible (5.2.2 (d))

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

front brake pads worn

front tyres close to limit

Pass 30 Oct 2023 120,165 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear brake disc corroded

slight play in both front anti-roll bar links

Fail 19 Oct 2023 120,107 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear brake disc corroded

slight play in both front anti-roll bar links

Pass 3 Oct 2022 108,921 miles

Offside Rear tyre perished

both rear axle bushes slightly perished

rear pads worn and discs corroded

Fail 7 Sep 2022 108,392 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear tyre slightly perished

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 5 Aug 2021 97,696 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn close to limit and perished

front brake pads part worn

Pass 6 Jul 2020 89,433 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2020 89,425 miles

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge worn out 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jul 2019 81,244 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Jul 2019 81,244 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2018 71,634 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/55/r16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2017 60,855 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Jul 2016 51,062 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2014 45,314 miles

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)

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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WU61 KOE is a 2011 Kia Ceed in Red with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 WU61 KOE, 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 WU61 KOE registered?

WU61 KOE is a 2011 Kia Ceed, first registered on 27 October 2011.

Is WU61 KOE safe to buy?

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