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AK61 LYV

2011 Kia Ceed

Blue Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

143,353 mi
Last recorded143,353 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Kia Ceed69,337 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK61 LYV
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 143,353 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2025 143,353 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2024 143,238 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2023 138,622 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2023 138,606 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2022 131,329 miles

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

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

long travel park brake lever

Pass 17 Sep 2021 121,638 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2020 112,622 miles

Central Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective split (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 22 Sep 2020 112,621 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure split (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure split (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective split (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2019 103,122 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2018 91,136 miles

Nearside Rear TYRE IS DOWN TO 3MM ON OUTER PART OF TYRE

Offside Rear TYRE IS DOWN TO 2MM ON INNER PART OF TYRE

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

Pass 18 Sep 2017 79,946 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 18 Sep 2017 79,946 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Sep 2016 65,898 miles

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front disc's corroded and lipped on inner surface (3.5.1i)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' chip on drivers side of windscreen (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Oct 2015 58,622 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Oct 2014 44,346 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

uneven tread wear to both front tyres

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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AK61 LYV is a 2011 Kia Ceed in Blue with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AK61 LYV, 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 AK61 LYV registered?

AK61 LYV is a 2011 Kia Ceed, first registered on 30 October 2011.

Is AK61 LYV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK61 LYV shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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