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AY61 XZT

2011 Kia Ceed

Blue Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Sep 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

125,210 mi
Last recorded125,210 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Kia Ceed69,337 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY61 XZT
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 125,210 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 1 Sep 2025 125,210 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 28 Aug 2024 120,217 miles

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

Fail 28 Aug 2024 120,217 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2023 115,230 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2022 108,135 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 23 Aug 2021 101,222 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 24 Aug 2020 96,229 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2019 90,539 miles

Engine Covers & Under Trays Fitted

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2018 82,573 miles

Engine Covers & Under trays Fitted

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small Chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2017 75,736 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2017 75,736 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 19 Aug 2016 67,170 miles

Engine Covers & Under Trays Fitted

Offside Front Tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 25 Aug 2015 59,645 miles

Under trays and Engine Covers Fitted

Pass 28 Aug 2014 52,373 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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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AY61 XZT is a 2011 Kia Ceed in Blue with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AY61 XZT, 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 AY61 XZT?

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What year was AY61 XZT registered?

AY61 XZT is a 2011 Kia Ceed, first registered on 1 September 2011.

Is AY61 XZT safe to buy?

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