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AV11 HWK

2011 Kia Ceed

Black Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jan 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

189,921 mi
Last recorded189,921 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Kia Ceed69,337 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV11 HWK
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2026 189,921 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 16 Jan 2025 179,893 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Jan 2025 179,893 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn and ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rear (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn close lower on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Park brake lever has little reserve travel.

Parking brake efficiency only just met requirements

Tyre slightly damaged Rear tyres heavily stepped inner edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Jan 2024 174,069 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Rear tyres stepping inner edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 4 Jan 2024 174,069 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Rear tyres stepping inner edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Jan 2023 164,261 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rear (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Tyre slightly damaged Rear tyres stepping inner edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Jan 2022 146,394 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front discs corroded and lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Tyre slightly damaged Rear tyres slightly stepping inner edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 21 Jan 2022 146,394 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front discs corroded and lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre slightly damaged Rear tyres slightly stepping inner edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Feb 2021 133,238 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2020 127,378 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2020 127,378 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2019 120,237 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm & worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm & worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Feb 2018 112,210 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2017 104,569 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 23 Feb 2017 104,569 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Feb 2016 97,173 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 25 Feb 2016 97,173 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 12 Mar 2015 87,730 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2015 87,709 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 10 Mar 2014 72,071 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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AV11 HWK 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 65%.

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 AV11 HWK, 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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AV11 HWK is a 2011 Kia Ceed, first registered on 31 March 2011.

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