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BN11 HCJ

2011 Kia Ceed

Silver Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

124,985 mi
Last recorded124,985 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Kia Ceed69,337 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN11 HCJ
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 124,985 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge VERY STRONG ADVISORY (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge VERY STRONG ADVISORY (5.2.3 (e))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

Pass 26 Feb 2025 119,427 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2025 119,427 miles

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

Fail 21 Feb 2025 119,419 miles

Central Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 19 Feb 2024 106,881 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2023 91,253 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2022 79,354 miles

travel in park brake lever

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Jan 2022 79,139 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour showing white light (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Steering wheel rim loose steering wheel cover loose (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

travel in park brake lever

Pass 25 Feb 2021 71,128 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2020 68,068 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 61,110 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2018 52,088 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 45,124 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Jun 2016 38,544 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 34,170 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 26,609 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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BN11 HCJ is a 2011 Kia Ceed in Silver with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 BN11 HCJ, 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 BN11 HCJ registered?

BN11 HCJ is a 2011 Kia Ceed, first registered on 1 March 2011.

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