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AO61 CNV

2011 Kia Ceed

Blue Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2025
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

174,343 mi
Last recorded174,343 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2024
Typical for 2011 Kia Ceed69,337 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO61 CNV
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2024 174,343 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both lights (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2023 167,692 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

under tray fitted

Fail 14 Nov 2023 167,692 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Undertray insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

under tray fitted

Pass 27 Oct 2022 163,363 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on the edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Oct 2021 155,486 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded o/s+n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s+n/s, trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s+n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Oct 2020 145,412 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front slight crack in headlight

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Oct 2019 135,425 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2019 135,425 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Oct 2018 120,795 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2017 110,216 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush wishbone front bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Oct 2017 110,216 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush wishbone front bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Oct 2016 103,187 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2016 103,187 miles

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 28 Oct 2015 95,486 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 87,309 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Fail 26 Aug 2014 87,309 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

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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AO61 CNV is a 2011 Kia Ceed in Blue with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 AO61 CNV, 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 AO61 CNV registered?

AO61 CNV is a 2011 Kia Ceed, first registered on 14 September 2011.

Is AO61 CNV safe to buy?

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