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AU61 ZDA

2011 Kia Ceed

Red Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

49,434 mi
Last recorded49,434 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2025
Typical for 2011 Kia Ceed69,337 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU61 ZDA
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2025 49,434 miles

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

Grease residue at NSF inner CV boot.

Minimal reserve travel at parking brake lever.

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) NSF and OSF ()

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

Pass 15 Feb 2024 48,216 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2023 46,037 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 30 Jan 2023 46,037 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Feb 2022 44,189 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer bush separation. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2021 42,250 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer bush slight separation. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2020 41,019 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2019 36,830 miles

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

cracked auxillery drive belt.

Pass 8 Feb 2018 31,480 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2017 24,742 miles

Nearside Front tyre on 3mm and cracking

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

Offside Front tyre on 3mm and cracking

Offside Rear tyre cracking

Pass 10 Feb 2016 18,105 miles

All four tyres have age cracks

Osf tyre bald inner edge but centre 3 / 4 ok

Pass 17 Feb 2015 12,039 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 10,525 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 ZDA is a 2011 Kia Ceed in Red with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 ZDA, 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 ZDA registered?

AU61 ZDA is a 2011 Kia Ceed, first registered on 29 September 2011.

Is AU61 ZDA safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU61 ZDA shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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