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AO61 KZX

2011 Kia Ceed

Blue Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

159,174 mi
Last recorded159,174 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Kia Ceed69,337 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 159,174 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2024 156,764 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2023 143,678 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2023 135,389 miles

Offside Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Feb 2023 135,384 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Offside Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Nov 2019 128,493 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

engine cover fitted not allowing full inspection of components

undertray fitted not allowing full inspection of components

Fail 30 Nov 2019 128,493 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

engine cover fitted not allowing full inspection of components

undertray fitted not allowing full inspection of components

Pass 17 Nov 2018 118,482 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view slight chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2017 110,657 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2017 110,657 miles

Nearside Front Inner brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened face (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Inner brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened face (3.5.1i)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin very close to metal (3.5.1g)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 28 Jan 2017 104,206 miles

engine undercovers fitted

Fail 28 Jan 2017 104,206 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

engine undercovers fitted

Pass 19 Jan 2016 78,372 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2015 75,732 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 6 Oct 2014 49,492 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 KZX is a 2011 Kia Ceed in Blue with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 AO61 KZX, 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 KZX registered?

AO61 KZX is a 2011 Kia Ceed, first registered on 19 October 2011.

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