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YH61 YMU

2011 Kia Ceed

White Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

165,936 mi
Last recorded165,936 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Kia Ceed69,337 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 165,936 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2026 165,936 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2025 155,885 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2025 155,885 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2024 153,221 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2023 149,231 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 1 Mar 2023 149,231 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Steering locking device missing track rod end ball joint (2.1.3 (d))

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 25 Feb 2022 138,322 miles

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

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

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))

parking brake lazy 19%

Fail 25 Feb 2022 138,322 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) missing (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

parking brake lazy 19%

Pass 13 Feb 2021 121,229 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2020 100,872 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened bad condition will need replacing with pads (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to minimum (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear noise heard and felt suspect faulty hand brake shoe need repair a.s.a.p

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing bad cracking/ageing 205/55/16/v (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Feb 2019 86,270 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play will need replacing very soon (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very bad inner edger (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Oct 2017 62,980 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2017 62,980 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Sep 2016 58,677 miles

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 25 Sep 2015 52,012 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2015 52,012 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Oct 2014 44,141 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 YMU is a 2011 Kia Ceed in White with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YMU, 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 YMU registered?

YH61 YMU is a 2011 Kia Ceed, first registered on 25 October 2011.

Is YH61 YMU safe to buy?

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