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AJ61 EKO

2011 Kia Ceed

Silver Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

69,549 mi
Last recorded69,549 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2025
Typical for 2011 Kia Ceed69,337 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ61 EKO
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2025 69,549 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 18 Jun 2025 69,544 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jul 2024 63,361 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2023 58,040 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2023 58,040 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (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))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s/r tyre low on tread / poor condition. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jun 2022 53,736 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2021 47,870 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt o/s/r & n/s/r ()

Fail 23 Jun 2021 47,869 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Side repeater incorrect colour both o/s/f & n/s/f (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt o/s/r & n/s/r ()

Pass 25 Jun 2020 45,185 miles

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

Fail 24 Jun 2020 45,184 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords & bulge within outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 16 May 2019 40,182 miles
Fail 16 May 2019 40,182 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Apr 2018 33,078 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit nail in tyre, and replacement now advised! (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre, devoid of tread on inside edge and perished/ cracked around outer edge. Replacement now advised! (4.1.E.1)

Fail 26 Apr 2018 33,078 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit nail in tyre, and replacement now advised! (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre, devoid of tread on inside edge and perished/ cracked around outer edge. Replacement now advised! (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2017 27,501 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre also worn on the inside edge. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Apr 2016 20,602 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on inside edge.

Fail 28 Apr 2016 20,602 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall. (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front tyre worn on inside edge.

Pass 1 May 2015 14,948 miles

Nearside front inner driveshaft gaitor releasing grease due too small clip loose, but not insecure.

Pass 3 Oct 2014 13,226 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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AJ61 EKO is a 2011 Kia Ceed in Silver with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 AJ61 EKO, 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 AJ61 EKO registered?

AJ61 EKO is a 2011 Kia Ceed, first registered on 23 December 2011.

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