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VN61 ALO

2011 Kia Ceed

Red Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2021
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

75,371 mi
Last recorded75,371 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2020
Typical for 2011 Kia Ceed69,337 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN61 ALO
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2020 75,371 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2019 69,336 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2018 62,659 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2018 62,659 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Fail 4 Oct 2018 62,659 miles

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 16 Oct 2017 54,064 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 13 Oct 2017 54,063 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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 Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Oct 2016 39,591 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

engine covers and lower covers fitted

Pass 7 Oct 2015 27,548 miles

Nearside Rear Child seat fitted Can not check seat belt.

Fail 7 Oct 2015 27,547 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Child seat fitted Can not check seat belt.

Pass 14 Oct 2014 20,808 miles

Uneven tyre wear on offside front tyre

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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VN61 ALO is a 2011 Kia Ceed in Red with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 VN61 ALO, 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 VN61 ALO registered?

VN61 ALO is a 2011 Kia Ceed, first registered on 10 October 2011.

Is VN61 ALO safe to buy?

The MOT history for VN61 ALO shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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