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A7 MEV

2011 Kia Ceed

Blue Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Oct 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

98,592 mi
Last recorded98,592 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Kia Ceed69,337 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA7 MEV
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 98,592 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2024 92,687 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2023 89,290 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2023 89,279 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2022 88,231 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2021 84,249 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2020 80,588 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2019 76,130 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2018 70,008 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 13 Oct 2017 63,864 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2016 58,052 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2016 58,052 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 30 Jan 2016 46,372 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2015 28,302 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Feb 2014 16,064 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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A7 MEV is a 2011 Kia Ceed in Blue with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 A7 MEV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A7 MEV registered?

A7 MEV is a 2011 Kia Ceed, first registered on 29 March 2011.

Is A7 MEV safe to buy?

The MOT history for A7 MEV shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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