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WU61 KVT

2011 Kia Ceed

Silver Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Oct 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

142,862 mi
Last recorded142,862 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Kia Ceed69,337 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 142,862 miles

Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 12 Oct 2024 135,582 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 Worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Oct 2024 135,581 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Upper (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear 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 Worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Sep 2023 129,956 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2022 117,914 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2021 104,948 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also stepped on inner edge CHANGE SOON (5.2.3 (e))

parking brake Requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Pass 20 Oct 2020 93,351 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2020 93,348 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2020 90,502 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2020 90,502 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Mar 2019 78,134 miles

nearside registration plate lamp obscured

Fail 8 Mar 2019 78,134 miles

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

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

nearside registration plate lamp obscured

Pass 9 Mar 2018 65,048 miles

NS registration lamp obscured but not more than 50%

Fail 9 Mar 2018 65,048 miles

NS registration lamp obscured but not more than 50%

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Mar 2017 51,925 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)

Pass 16 Aug 2016 46,578 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake pads not visible

Pass 13 Aug 2015 32,749 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

OSR seat in stow away position, not allowing full inspection of an adult seatbelt

Rear brake pads approx 70% worn

Removed item from screen prior to test

Pass 12 May 2014 12,135 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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WU61 KVT is a 2011 Kia Ceed in Silver 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 WU61 KVT, 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 KVT registered?

WU61 KVT is a 2011 Kia Ceed, first registered on 30 September 2011.

Is WU61 KVT safe to buy?

The MOT history for WU61 KVT shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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