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BG11 ZTD

2011 Kia Ceed

Silver Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2024
Tests18 (9 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

129,500 mi
Last recorded129,500 miles
Recorded on12 May 2023
Typical for 2011 Kia Ceed69,337 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG11 ZTD
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

9 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 May 2023 129,500 miles
Fail 11 May 2023 129,500 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Feb 2023 129,316 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Feb 2022 120,841 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 17 Feb 2022 120,841 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2021 114,059 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin advise full brake check (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 6 Feb 2021 114,049 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

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

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin advise full brake check (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

excessive brake travel on brake pedal close to floor

Fail 17 Dec 2020 113,164 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2019 103,280 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2019 103,280 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 26 Apr 2018 97,749 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 25 Apr 2018 97,740 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Inner pad (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 May 2017 96,061 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres getting low on tread and wearing on inner treads (4.1.E.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs worn (3.5.1i)

front pads 75% worn

Fail 22 May 2017 96,061 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres getting low on tread and wearing on inner treads (4.1.E.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs worn (3.5.1i)

front pads 75% worn

Pass 16 May 2016 78,677 miles

Front Outer Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 May 2016 78,677 miles

Offside Rear Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm outer wall damaged and worn inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Front Outer Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 May 2015 63,508 miles

Both Front Control Arm (rear) bushes Starting to Separate

Both rear Tyres wearing unevenly from innerside & slight cracking

Clutch Fluild Below minimum

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 16 May 2014 48,864 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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BG11 ZTD 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 50%.

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 BG11 ZTD, 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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BG11 ZTD is a 2011 Kia Ceed, first registered on 13 May 2011.

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