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YY61 FZN

2011 Kia Ceed

Black Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

60,556 mi
Last recorded60,556 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Kia Ceed69,337 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY61 FZN
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 60,556 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2025 60,556 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Nov 2024 54,005 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2023 47,340 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2023 47,340 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2022 40,582 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2022 40,582 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Oct 2021 34,895 miles

Nearside Front foglamp inop

Fail 28 Oct 2021 34,895 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front foglamp inop

Pass 5 Nov 2020 31,645 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2019 28,514 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2018 24,972 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2017 21,553 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2016 17,991 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge also both rear tyre treads heavily perished and cracked (4.1.E.1)

Fail 3 Nov 2016 17,991 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge also both rear tyre treads heavily perished and cracked (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Nov 2015 14,424 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2014 10,801 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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YY61 FZN is a 2011 Kia Ceed in Black with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 YY61 FZN, 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 FZN registered?

YY61 FZN is a 2011 Kia Ceed, first registered on 4 November 2011.

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