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AU61 ZCX

2011 Kia Ceed

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

65,645 mi
Last recorded65,645 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Kia Ceed69,337 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU61 ZCX
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 65,645 miles

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

fault on n/s handbrake

Pass 16 Jan 2025 64,008 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2025 64,008 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 24 Jan 2024 62,782 miles

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

both rear tyres cracking in treads

Pass 12 Jan 2023 60,958 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Jan 2023 60,958 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2022 59,895 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arms,front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front tyres close to wear bars

rear tyres cracking in treads

Pass 18 Jan 2021 57,584 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arms,front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jan 2021 57,584 miles

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arms,front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2020 60,949 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2019 52,207 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2018 51,533 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 49,460 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 46,697 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2016 46,697 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Sep 2015 43,749 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 41,279 miles

Both rear tyres lifted on inner edges and perished with age.

Fail 11 Sep 2014 41,279 miles

Both rear tyres lifted on inner edges and perished with age.

Centre Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

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 ZCX is a 2011 Kia Ceed in Red with a 1,396cc petrol 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 ZCX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AU61 ZCX?

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What year was AU61 ZCX registered?

AU61 ZCX is a 2011 Kia Ceed, first registered on 20 September 2011.

Is AU61 ZCX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU61 ZCX shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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