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AO11 KZM

2011 Kia Ceed

Blue Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

103,997 mi
Last recorded103,997 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Kia Ceed69,337 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO11 KZM
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 103,997 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Small deep cut cannot clearly see ply (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Devoid of tread on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing, small deep cuts and cuts with stones imbedded and worn unevenly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low on inner edge, uneven wear cuts and stones imbedded (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded N/S/R and O/S/R (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Sep 2024 96,445 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Devoid of tread on extreme inner edge, small cuts (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn unevenly and low on inner edge, small cuts (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 11 Sep 2024 96,444 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Devoid of tread on extreme inner edge, small cuts (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn unevenly and low on inner edge, small cuts (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Sep 2023 91,999 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slight perishing, small cuts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing low on inner edge, small cuts (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded N/S/R and O/S/R (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Oct 2022 87,069 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing, small cuts and stones embedded (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cut on inner sidewall, no visible ply, worn on inner edge and small cuts and stones embedded in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Oct 2021 83,036 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2020 80,184 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2020 78,480 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2019 73,069 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 21 Mar 2019 73,069 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 23 Mar 2018 67,282 miles

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Nearside Rear tyre losing shape

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Fail 23 Mar 2018 67,279 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Nearside Rear tyre losing shape

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2017 56,642 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement forward bush delaminating (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Mar 2016 46,012 miles

shallow cut to side wall where it meets the tread, not deep enough to reach cords

Fail 8 Mar 2016 46,012 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

shallow cut to side wall where it meets the tread, not deep enough to reach cords

Pass 9 Mar 2015 36,649 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside inner driveshaft gaiter oozing grease

Fail 9 Mar 2015 36,649 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside inner driveshaft gaiter oozing grease

Pass 5 Mar 2014 27,268 miles

Both front inner driveshaft gaiters are oozing grease

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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AO11 KZM is a 2011 Kia Ceed in Blue 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 AO11 KZM, 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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AO11 KZM is a 2011 Kia Ceed, first registered on 31 March 2011.

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