CarVerify

Free Car Check

AK61 LXZ

2011 Kia Ceed

Silver Diesel 1582cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Oct 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

120,138 mi
Last recorded120,138 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Kia Ceed69,337 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Kia
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK61 LXZ
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 120,138 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Both trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both badly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Oct 2024 111,954 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2024 111,948 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2023 104,426 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Steering arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake slight bind

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2022 95,213 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2022 95,213 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 Nov 2021 85,420 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened slightly bent (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front inner steering arm joint slight play

Fail 11 Nov 2021 85,409 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened slightly bent (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front inner steering arm joint slight play

Offside Rear tyre wearing uneven on inner edge

Pass 25 Nov 2020 78,447 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2019 69,481 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2019 61,851 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2018 53,565 miles

Emission to clean to record a reading

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Feb 2017 44,396 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2016 34,872 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2015 25,574 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2015 25,574 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 22 Aug 2014 22,651 miles

nearside rear tyre nailed and uneven tread wear

offside rear tyre uneven tread wear

Pass 10 Oct 2013 16,165 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
Full Kia Ceed reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

AK61 LXZ is a 2011 Kia Ceed in Silver with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 AK61 LXZ, 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

How do I check the history of AK61 LXZ?

You can check the full history of AK61 LXZ by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was AK61 LXZ registered?

AK61 LXZ is a 2011 Kia Ceed, first registered on 7 October 2011.

Is AK61 LXZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK61 LXZ shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AK61 LXZ have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on AK61 LXZ. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.