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AO11 OLM

2011 Kia Ceed

Red Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2021
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

146,076 mi
Last recorded146,076 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2020
Typical for 2011 Kia Ceed69,337 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO11 OLM
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2020 146,076 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 4 Mar 2020 146,076 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 27 Feb 2019 139,591 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil,leak from back of engine area

Pass 15 Feb 2018 123,330 miles

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

offside front sidelamp worked when tapped

Fail 15 Feb 2018 123,330 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

offside front sidelamp worked when tapped

Pass 10 Mar 2017 101,902 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 10 Mar 2017 101,900 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 Mar 2016 80,407 miles

Small split in the nearside track rod end boot

Fail 4 Mar 2016 80,406 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front brake pads and discs worn low

Small split in the nearside track rod end boot

Pass 14 Mar 2015 61,209 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 11 Apr 2014 43,144 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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AO11 OLM is a 2011 Kia Ceed in Red with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 AO11 OLM, 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 AO11 OLM registered?

AO11 OLM is a 2011 Kia Ceed, first registered on 12 May 2011.

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