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YX61 UWB

2011 Kia Ceed

Grey Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

105,676 mi
Last recorded105,676 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2026
Typical for 2011 Kia Ceed69,337 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX61 UWB
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2026 105,676 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2025 94,431 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Oct 2025 94,411 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Oct 2024 89,998 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2024 89,997 miles

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

Fail 10 Sep 2024 89,963 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Sep 2023 85,078 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2022 80,408 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2022 80,408 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2021 75,230 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edge slightly

Nearside Front Lower ball joint dust cover splitting.

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing + worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing + worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

coolant on min level

Pass 8 Sep 2020 70,558 miles

Nearside Front play in tie rod not excessive at time of test

Fail 4 Sep 2020 70,558 miles

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

Nearside Front play in tie rod not excessive at time of test

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

Pass 4 Sep 2019 62,757 miles

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))

Pass 7 Sep 2018 52,083 miles

Nearside Rear Child seat fitted, unable to check seatbelt.

Fail 7 Sep 2018 52,083 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child seat fitted, unable to check seatbelt.

Pass 24 Aug 2017 43,791 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2017 43,791 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 0.78mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.4mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Aug 2016 35,384 miles

Nearside Rear tyre stepped on inside edge

Offside Rear tyre stepped on inside edge

near side rear brake grabbing slightly

rear wiper blade split

Pass 3 Sep 2015 30,600 miles

rear tyres have worn stepped on inner edges

Pass 5 Sep 2014 23,574 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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YX61 UWB is a 2011 Kia Ceed in Grey with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 YX61 UWB, 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 YX61 UWB registered?

YX61 UWB is a 2011 Kia Ceed, first registered on 8 September 2011.

Is YX61 UWB safe to buy?

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