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YY61 BFF

2011 Kia Ceed

Red Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

172,092 mi
Last recorded172,092 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Kia Ceed69,337 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY61 BFF
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 172,092 miles

Both sides front lower suspension arm bushes deteriorating

Front & Rear registration plates deteriorating

Offside front shock absorber slightly reduced damping effect

Rear brake discs show wear & corrosion

Fail 25 Sep 2025 172,091 miles

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

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

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

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

Both sides front lower suspension arm bushes deteriorating

Front & Rear registration plates deteriorating

Offside front inner steering rack / joint has wear & play

Offside front shock absorber slightly reduced damping effect

Rear brake discs show wear & corrosion

Pass 16 Sep 2024 167,734 miles

Both sides front inner steering rack / joints slight wear & play

Front & Rear registration plates deteriorating

Offside front shock absorber slightly reduced damping effect

Rear brake discs show wear & corrosion

Pass 19 Sep 2023 156,043 miles

All 4 tyres worn on edges approaching wear markers 2m

Both sides front inner steering rack / joints slight wear & play

Offside front shock absorber slightly reduced damping effect

Fail 19 Sep 2023 156,043 miles

All 4 tyres worn on edges approaching wear markers 2m

Both sides front inner steering rack / joints slight wear & play

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

Offside front shock absorber slightly reduced damping effect

Pass 22 Sep 2022 145,550 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2021 134,437 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2020 124,596 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2019 112,830 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2018 91,463 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 74,459 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 54,596 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 33,659 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 141,087 miles

front tyres wearing inner edges {o/s mainly}

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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YY61 BFF is a 2011 Kia Ceed in Red with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 YY61 BFF, 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 YY61 BFF registered?

YY61 BFF is a 2011 Kia Ceed, first registered on 7 October 2011.

Is YY61 BFF safe to buy?

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