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AO61 EFW

2011 Kia Ceed

Blue Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

96,979 mi
Last recorded96,979 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Kia Ceed69,337 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO61 EFW
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 96,979 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 8 May 2026 96,914 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 14 May 2025 93,035 miles
Fail 13 May 2025 93,034 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Apr 2024 86,949 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2024 86,676 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp goes out when brake applied (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all brake pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 May 2023 78,231 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing treads of rear tyres perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

fuel tanks metal mount strap corroded.

n/s/f wing damaged

rear brake pads look lowish

Fail 5 May 2023 78,208 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing treads of rear tyres perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

fuel tanks metal mount strap corroded.

n/s parking brake showing a bind

n/s/f wing damaged

rear brake pads look lowish

Pass 10 May 2022 71,955 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing treads of all tyres perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

fuel tanks o/s metal mount strap corroded.

Fail 10 May 2022 71,955 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing treads of all tyres perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

fuel tanks o/s metal mount strap corroded.

Pass 14 May 2021 69,733 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2020 67,061 miles

Nearside Reversing lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.6.1 (b))

Fail 23 Oct 2020 67,061 miles

Nearside Reversing lamp does not emit a steady white light (4.6.2 (a))

Nearside Reversing lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.6.1 (b))

Pass 24 Oct 2019 63,108 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 24 Oct 2019 63,108 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 6 Nov 2018 58,031 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Reversing lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.6.1 (b))

Fail 6 Nov 2018 58,031 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Reversing lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.6.1 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Nov 2017 50,468 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2016 42,096 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2016 42,096 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Oct 2015 32,927 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2014 22,386 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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AO61 EFW is a 2011 Kia Ceed in Blue with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 EFW, 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 EFW registered?

AO61 EFW is a 2011 Kia Ceed, first registered on 19 September 2011.

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