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YF61 HFO

2011 Kia Ceed

Red Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

99,039 mi
Last recorded99,039 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Kia Ceed69,337 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF61 HFO
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 99,039 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Jul 2026 99,037 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2025 91,215 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush starting to seperate from bonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement perished and cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play anti roll bar link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jul 2025 91,215 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush starting to seperate from bonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement perished and cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play anti roll bar link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2024 83,345 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured N/S and O/S Front and Rear (4.4.3 (a))

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 9 Jul 2024 83,345 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

All direction indicators slightly discoloured N/S and O/S Front and Rear (4.4.3 (a))

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Jul 2023 75,134 miles

Front Back plates making contact with brake disc's

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

Fail 14 Jul 2023 75,132 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Front Back plates making contact with brake disc's

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

Pass 12 Jul 2022 66,021 miles

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))

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

Pass 13 Jul 2021 56,516 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2020 47,363 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2020 47,363 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2019 41,678 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2019 41,677 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2018 35,718 miles

Both front tyres bald on inner edges

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre repairable

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres 195/65r15 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Jun 2018 35,718 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Both front tyres bald on inner edges

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre repairable

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres 195/65r15 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Nov 2016 29,303 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Nov 2015 23,470 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2015 23,470 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Dec 2014 18,053 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

front wipers slightly smeary

rear wiper split

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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YF61 HFO is a 2011 Kia Ceed in Red with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 YF61 HFO, 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 YF61 HFO registered?

YF61 HFO is a 2011 Kia Ceed, first registered on 16 December 2011.

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