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WU61 KVR

2011 Kia Ceed

Silver Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

197,917 mi
Last recorded197,917 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Kia Ceed69,337 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU61 KVR
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 197,917 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Side repeater slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 12 Jan 2026 197,917 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Side repeater slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 2 Jan 2025 183,186 miles

Side repeater slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 19 Jan 2024 172,074 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Nov 2022 153,193 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2021 139,895 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2020 123,958 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2019 113,658 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2018 102,646 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Little reserve travel on handbrake lever

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot deteriorated

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Nov 2018 102,646 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Little reserve travel on handbrake lever

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot deteriorated

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2017 90,739 miles

Rear Tyres have minor perishing on edges, BOTH

Fail 1 Dec 2017 90,739 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Tyres have minor perishing on edges, BOTH

Pass 10 Nov 2016 80,491 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2016 80,491 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Pass 9 Nov 2015 56,535 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2015 56,534 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Nov 2014 39,378 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edges

Both rear tyres feathered on inner edge

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 KVR is a 2011 Kia Ceed in Silver with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 KVR, 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 KVR registered?

WU61 KVR is a 2011 Kia Ceed, first registered on 24 September 2011.

Is WU61 KVR safe to buy?

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