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BL11 OJN

2011 Kia Ceed

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2025
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

118,640 mi
Last recorded118,640 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2024
Typical for 2011 Kia Ceed69,337 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL11 OJN
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2024 118,640 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2024 118,465 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2023 106,797 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2023 106,766 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits 0.53% (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits 0.33% (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits 299ppm (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 11 Jul 2022 104,199 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2021 98,534 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2019 83,753 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2018 69,286 miles

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

Fail 21 Dec 2018 69,286 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2017 62,543 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 44,205 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 30,767 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

slight cracking to tyres

Pass 17 Jun 2014 23,720 miles

slight grease around n/s inner driveshaft gaitor

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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BL11 OJN is a 2011 Kia Ceed in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 BL11 OJN, 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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BL11 OJN is a 2011 Kia Ceed, first registered on 18 June 2011.

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