2011 KIA Ceed 1.6L Diesel · SY61 XCP
2011 KIA Ceed (1.6L, diesel). First registered 11 Nov 2011. Recorded mileage 156,397 miles. MOT expired on 25 Jul 2025.
- Make & Model
- KIA CEED
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Inverness
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 25 Jul 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 156,397 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SY61 XCP Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/07/2024
- 156,397 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SY61 XCP MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2011 Kia Ceed (SY61 XCP) between July 2022 and July 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 12 July 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (7 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Steering (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 15 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
SY61 XCP Mileage History
- 27/07/2022146,368 mi
- 13/07/2023151,944 mi+5,576 mi
- 14/07/2023151,945 mi+1 mi
- 12/07/2024156,397 mi+4,452 mi
- 12/07/2024156,397 mi
Average of roughly 5,114 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Kia Ceed (ED)
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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- CRDi clutch, DMF and EGR wearModerate
The diesel can cover high mileage, but city use and towing accelerate clutch, flywheel and EGR costs. Cheap ED diesels often hide a four-figure bill.
- Front spring and rear-bush wearModerate
Like the related Hyundai i30, the ED regularly needs front springs, top mounts and rear suspension bushes as the years add up.
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