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CV61 EAO

2011 Kia Ceed

Silver Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

149,182 mi
Last recorded149,182 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Kia Ceed69,337 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV61 EAO
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 149,182 miles

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

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

rear suspension corroded

Fail 25 Sep 2025 149,182 miles

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

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

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

rear suspension corroded

Pass 14 Sep 2024 136,765 miles

rear subframe corroded, suspension components corroded, rubber bushes starting to deteriorate, springs corroded

Fail 14 Sep 2024 136,765 miles

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

rear subframe corroded, suspension components corroded, rubber bushes starting to deteriorate, springs corroded

Pass 14 Sep 2023 119,479 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread depth at 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slightly worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Light lens been repaired with tape

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Look low but hard to see (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Sep 2022 111,520 miles

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

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

rear sub frame slightly corroded

Fail 20 Sep 2022 111,514 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

rear sub frame slightly corroded

Pass 6 Sep 2021 102,366 miles

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

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

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

Fail 6 Sep 2021 102,366 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2020 95,344 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2019 88,448 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2018 75,854 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2017 64,290 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2016 55,130 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2016 55,130 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2016 44,987 miles

n/s/r seatbelt not tested child seat fitted

Pass 23 Jan 2015 31,421 miles

Child seat fitted to N/S/R seat so couldn't fully test seat belt

Pass 20 Aug 2014 29,984 miles

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

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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CV61 EAO is a 2011 Kia Ceed in Silver 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 CV61 EAO, 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 CV61 EAO registered?

CV61 EAO is a 2011 Kia Ceed, first registered on 28 September 2011.

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