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BXZ 5488

2011 Kia Ceed

Red Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2025
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

193,761 mi
Last recorded193,761 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2024
Typical for 2011 Kia Ceed69,337 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBXZ 5488
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2024 193,761 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2022 161,036 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2021 134,546 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2021 122,972 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2020 110,027 miles
Pass 28 May 2019 76,753 miles
Fail 28 May 2019 76,753 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 May 2018 65,967 miles
Fail 15 May 2018 65,967 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Registration plate lamp not working BOTH (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 2 Jun 2017 55,407 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 44,332 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 31,421 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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BXZ 5488 is a 2011 Kia Ceed in Red with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 BXZ 5488, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BXZ 5488 registered?

BXZ 5488 is a 2011 Kia Ceed, first registered on 10 May 2011.

Is BXZ 5488 safe to buy?

The MOT history for BXZ 5488 shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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