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YG61 SMX

2011 Kia Ceed

Black Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2025
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

124,959 mi
Last recorded124,959 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2024
Typical for 2011 Kia Ceed69,337 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG61 SMX
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2024 124,959 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2024 124,959 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2023 102,336 miles

Under body and suspension slightly corroded but not seriously affecting its strength

Pass 10 Aug 2021 94,730 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2020 86,426 miles

Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both inner cv boots leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Front Side repeater slightly discoloured both front side repeaters discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both rear trailing arm bushes pulling out (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2019 76,707 miles

Nearside Front Inner CV Boot Clip Insecure Allowing Grease To Leak

Pass 16 Aug 2018 65,095 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 56,586 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 46,604 miles

Both rear tyres have shoulder wear

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 21 Aug 2015 37,579 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2014 28,421 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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YG61 SMX is a 2011 Kia Ceed in Black with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 YG61 SMX, 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 YG61 SMX registered?

YG61 SMX is a 2011 Kia Ceed, first registered on 17 September 2011.

Is YG61 SMX safe to buy?

The MOT history for YG61 SMX shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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