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AU61 PSO

2011 Kia Ceed

Silver Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

141,047 mi
Last recorded141,047 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Kia Ceed69,337 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU61 PSO
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 141,047 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured front and rear indicators (4.4.3 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured both side reapters (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 9 Jan 2025 133,802 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2024 127,526 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slight leak (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2023 119,224 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slight leak (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Jan 2023 119,224 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slight leak (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jan 2022 112,025 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2022 112,025 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) likely to become detached (4.3.1 (c) (ii))

Pass 26 Oct 2020 108,633 miles

hand brake needs adjusting

Pass 3 May 2019 103,241 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2018 93,826 miles

front brake pads low

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 3 Aug 2018 93,826 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

front brake pads low

Pass 24 Aug 2017 76,377 miles

both rear brake discs pitted and corroded

nearside front suspension arm bush deteriorated

nearside rear brake pads low

Fail 24 Aug 2017 76,377 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside front suspension arm bush deteriorated

Pass 14 Sep 2016 57,912 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2016 57,912 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2015 34,817 miles

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 13 Jan 2015 21,313 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 19,881 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 PSO 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 AU61 PSO, 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 AU61 PSO registered?

AU61 PSO is a 2011 Kia Ceed, first registered on 16 September 2011.

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