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AV61 FCL

2011 Kia Ceed

Black Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Aug 2026
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

37,718 mi
Last recorded37,718 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 Kia Ceed69,337 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV61 FCL
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 37,718 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp insecure (4.5.1 (c) (i))

Fail 13 Aug 2025 37,718 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp insecure (4.5.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2024 35,675 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp insecure damaged (4.5.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 6 Aug 2024 35,675 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp insecure damaged (4.5.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Aug 2023 31,646 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively o/s/f & n/s/f (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp insecure (4.5.1 (c) (i))

Fail 10 Aug 2023 31,646 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively o/s/f & n/s/f (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp insecure (4.5.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2022 27,895 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2022 27,838 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2022 27,838 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen wiper blade defective o/s/f & n/s/f (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2021 25,501 miles

Nearside Rear outer sill damaged

Fail 17 Mar 2021 25,500 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear outer sill damaged

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Mar 2020 23,623 miles

Nearside Rear outer sill distorted

parking brake has little reserve travel

Pass 25 Mar 2019 20,835 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

parking brake has little reserve travel

Pass 22 Mar 2018 17,438 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 22 Mar 2018 17,438 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s/r & n/s/r (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

slight travel on service brake pedal

Pass 15 Mar 2017 14,283 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2017 14,281 miles

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 7 Apr 2016 10,171 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 7,810 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2014 7,256 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2014 7,256 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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AV61 FCL is a 2011 Kia Ceed in Black with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 AV61 FCL, 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 AV61 FCL registered?

AV61 FCL is a 2011 Kia Ceed, first registered on 20 September 2011.

Is AV61 FCL safe to buy?

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