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AU61 OTD

2011 Kia Ceed

Black Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2026
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

75,291 mi
Last recorded75,291 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 Kia Ceed69,337 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU61 OTD
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 75,291 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2025 75,291 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Aug 2024 71,821 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2024 71,819 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt and slight play (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Jul 2023 65,049 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking and perishing 205/55 16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 18 Jul 2023 65,047 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs worn and pitted on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. offside lagging slightly (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking and perishing 205/55 16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 11 Jul 2022 57,918 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2mm 205/55 16 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged cracking and perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 11 Jul 2022 57,918 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2mm 205/55 16 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged cracking and perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 30 Jul 2021 54,773 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Fail 30 Jul 2021 54,773 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer sidewall 205/55 16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 31 Jul 2020 51,940 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/55 16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 30 Jul 2020 51,940 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/55 16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Jul 2019 47,488 miles

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

both rear tyres cracked and perished

Fail 5 Jul 2019 47,488 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

both rear tyres cracked and perished

Pass 26 Jul 2018 40,174 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated dust cover split (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

both rear tyres deteriorated.

parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Fail 26 Jul 2018 40,174 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner part of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated dust cover split (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 1.6 mm limit and smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

both rear tyres deteriorated.

parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 7 Aug 2017 22,480 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x 2 ()

Pass 4 Jul 2016 8,582 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 7,610 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 6,607 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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AU61 OTD is a 2011 Kia Ceed in Black with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 AU61 OTD, 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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AU61 OTD is a 2011 Kia Ceed, first registered on 12 November 2011.

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