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YR61 WBW

2011 Kia Ceed

Black Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

157,852 mi
Last recorded157,852 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 Kia Ceed69,337 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR61 WBW
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2026 157,852 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2025 138,875 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both

Pass 7 Aug 2024 129,687 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 18 Jul 2023 116,554 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2022 107,508 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2021 97,484 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2020 90,895 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2019 81,300 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Cracked/Perished (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 17 May 2018 71,370 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 May 2017 61,120 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 56,379 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bold on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Sep 2015 45,514 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2015 45,414 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure bulges in tread inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure bulges in the tread inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 26 Sep 2014 33,751 miles

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

n/s/r tyre perishing

o/s/r tyre perishing

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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YR61 WBW is a 2011 Kia Ceed in Black with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 YR61 WBW, 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 YR61 WBW registered?

YR61 WBW is a 2011 Kia Ceed, first registered on 29 September 2011.

Is YR61 WBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for YR61 WBW shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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