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YT61 HCC

2011 Kia Ceed

Grey Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

121,352 mi
Last recorded121,352 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Kia Ceed69,337 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT61 HCC
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 121,352 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2026 121,344 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Feb 2025 116,337 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2024 109,218 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2023 106,988 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Mar 2022 93,704 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Mar 2022 93,696 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2021 80,711 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both near and offside (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Mar 2020 69,667 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2019 51,496 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 32,547 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 19,170 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 17,115 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 14,317 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 10,217 miles

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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YT61 HCC is a 2011 Kia Ceed in Grey with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 YT61 HCC, 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 YT61 HCC registered?

YT61 HCC is a 2011 Kia Ceed, first registered on 1 September 2011.

Is YT61 HCC safe to buy?

The MOT history for YT61 HCC shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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