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YY61 LOJ

2011 Kia Ceed

Black Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

108,040 mi
Last recorded108,040 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Kia Ceed69,337 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 108,040 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2025 102,032 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2024 92,423 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2024 92,421 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 Jan 2023 82,459 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2022 71,402 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2021 61,339 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2020 52,973 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2019 44,336 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2018 39,748 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jun 2017 31,406 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and worn off inner edge (4.1.E.1)

both rear tyres surface cracks

Pass 7 Jul 2016 23,548 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2015 21,477 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2014 16,942 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 LOJ 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 YY61 LOJ, 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 LOJ registered?

YY61 LOJ is a 2011 Kia Ceed, first registered on 29 November 2011.

Is YY61 LOJ safe to buy?

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