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BN11 XUU

2011 Kia Ceed

Grey Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

71,556 mi
Last recorded71,556 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Kia Ceed69,337 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN11 XUU
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 71,556 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated weeping grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

under-trays and engine cover sfitted

Fail 24 Oct 2025 71,556 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a))

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated weeping grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

under-trays and engine cover sfitted

Pass 25 Oct 2024 61,301 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2023 55,384 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Oct 2023 55,384 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2022 51,255 miles

under-trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 6 Aug 2021 47,997 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2020 46,954 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2019 42,697 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2018 40,640 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Mar 2017 36,236 miles

Nearside Front wiper blade splitting

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 31,221 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 25,583 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 19,641 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 XUU is a 2011 Kia Ceed in Grey with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 XUU, 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 XUU registered?

BN11 XUU is a 2011 Kia Ceed, first registered on 5 April 2011.

Is BN11 XUU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN11 XUU shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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