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C11 SBE

2021 Kia Ceed

Black Petrol 1482cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

56,587 mi
Last recorded56,587 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2021 Kia Ceed30,777 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC11 SBE
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2021
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,482cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 56,587 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively discs slightly lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged stepped on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged stepped on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 19 Jun 2026 56,587 miles

Offside Rear Outer Brake lining(s) incorrectly mounted pad lining loose (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively discs slightly lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged stepped on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged stepped on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively discs lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2025 46,904 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both discs lipped. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Tyre stepped on inner edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Tyre stepped on inner edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both discs lipped. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2024 36,020 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged Both rear tyres heavily stepped on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 28 Jun 2024 36,020 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged Both rear tyres heavily stepped on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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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C11 SBE is a 2021 Kia Ceed in Black with a 1,482cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2021 Kia Ceed models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.2% with a typical mileage of 30,777 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 C11 SBE, 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 5 years old, this Kia Ceed is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was C11 SBE registered?

C11 SBE is a 2021 Kia Ceed, first registered on 30 June 2021.

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