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YC61 BEU

2011 Kia Ceed

White Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

120,012 mi
Last recorded120,012 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 Kia Ceed69,337 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC61 BEU
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2026 120,012 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play both (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both side (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2025 116,632 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both (5.1.2 (b) (i))

under tray fitted(undersealed)

Pass 3 Aug 2024 113,282 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement b/s wishbones front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn b/s (5.1.2 (b) (i))

underseal covered

Pass 13 May 2023 108,899 miles

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn b/s (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 14 May 2022 105,781 miles

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2020 102,640 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside & Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 28 Nov 2020 102,623 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside & Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Sep 2019 98,423 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2019 98,183 miles

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 22 Sep 2018 87,010 miles

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

Fail 22 Sep 2018 87,010 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2017 75,479 miles

both rear tyres perished

Pass 30 Sep 2016 65,841 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 49,562 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 34,002 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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YC61 BEU is a 2011 Kia Ceed in White with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YC61 BEU, 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 YC61 BEU registered?

YC61 BEU is a 2011 Kia Ceed, first registered on 30 September 2011.

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