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YH61 EGJ

2011 Kia Ceed

White Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2025
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

153,454 mi
Last recorded153,454 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2024
Typical for 2011 Kia Ceed69,337 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH61 EGJ
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2024 153,454 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2024 153,454 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2023 150,283 miles

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

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

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

Fail 20 Oct 2023 150,283 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Oct 2022 148,048 miles

Brake slack adjuster advise adjustment (1.1.18 (a))

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

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2021 147,499 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

little reserve movement

Pass 10 Oct 2020 146,570 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2020 146,444 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2019 133,236 miles

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

Fail 25 Sep 2019 133,222 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction sun visor faulty (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2018 113,089 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Oct 2018 113,089 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Sep 2017 86,969 miles

rear wiper blade deteriorated

Fail 12 Sep 2017 86,420 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear wiper blade deteriorated

Pass 30 Sep 2016 68,115 miles

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

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

rear wiper blade split

Pass 12 Sep 2015 49,331 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2015 49,331 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Sep 2014 38,308 miles

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 25 Sep 2014 38,308 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

offside wiper blade slightly deteriorated

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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YH61 EGJ is a 2011 Kia Ceed in White with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 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 YH61 EGJ, 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 YH61 EGJ registered?

YH61 EGJ is a 2011 Kia Ceed, first registered on 30 September 2011.

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