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AV61 NVW

2011 Kia Ceed

Grey Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

75,431 mi
Last recorded75,431 miles
Recorded on30 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Kia Ceed69,337 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV61 NVW
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 May 2026 75,431 miles

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

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

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 May 2025 69,477 miles

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Front & Rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 May 2024 67,925 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test "CAMERA" from windscreen

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Note;- Object on stuck on centre area of windscreen

Note;- Tailgate [offside strut worn/loose & insecure?]

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear reflector insecure (4.8.1 (b) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn play in steering column upper universal joint (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 25 May 2023 66,427 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (BOTH sides of vehicle on inner faces of discs) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre On tyre tread face (as marked)

Note;- Object attached to windscreen (on centre area of windscreen?)

Note;- Rear wiper blade worn

Note;- Tailgate struts worn/weak!

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear reflector insecure (4.8.1 (b) (i))

Upper Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Fail 25 May 2023 66,427 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side little OR no effort? (1.4.1 (a))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (BOTH sides of vehicle on inner faces of discs) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre On tyre tread face (as marked)

Note;- Object attached to windscreen (on centre area of windscreen?)

Note;- Rear wiper blade worn

Note;- Tailgate struts worn/weak!

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear reflector insecure (4.8.1 (b) (i))

Upper Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 18 May 2022 65,251 miles
Pass 19 May 2021 63,980 miles

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Fail 18 May 2021 63,978 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding Inboard parking brake (1.2.1 (f))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 4 Jun 2020 62,873 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2020 61,296 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2019 55,598 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Fail 7 Jan 2019 55,594 miles

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2018 48,835 miles

Nearside wiper blade split

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 4 Jan 2018 48,835 miles

Nearside wiper blade split

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2016 41,142 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 3 Jan 2016 32,369 miles

Items removed from view

Under trays fitted

Fail 3 Jan 2016 32,369 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure and worn bald inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

Items removed from view

Under trays fitted

o/s/f tyre worn inner edge

Pass 12 Jan 2015 25,541 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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AV61 NVW is a 2011 Kia Ceed in Grey with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 AV61 NVW, 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 NVW registered?

AV61 NVW is a 2011 Kia Ceed, first registered on 12 November 2011.

Is AV61 NVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV61 NVW shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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