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CF11 TAU

2011 Kia Ceed

Silver Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Apr 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

70,264 mi
Last recorded70,264 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Kia Ceed69,337 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF11 TAU
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 70,264 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both partly weathered (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 16 Apr 2025 67,831 miles

Central Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder ()

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output BOTH NS AND OS: partly weathered (4.1.4 (b))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH NS AND OS ON FORWARD MOST ARM BUSHES: partly de-bonded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both ns and os: partly (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2024 61,798 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2023 56,265 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2023 56,265 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jul 2022 53,857 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2021 51,860 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 60% worn approx (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake binding slightly

Fail 28 Jun 2021 51,860 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 60% worn approx (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake binding slightly

Pass 2 Jul 2020 49,699 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2019 47,156 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 1 Jul 2019 47,156 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Jul 2018 44,772 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Jul 2018 44,772 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Jul 2017 40,181 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2016 36,880 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2016 36,880 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Jun 2015 30,299 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2014 20,753 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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CF11 TAU is a 2011 Kia Ceed in Silver with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 CF11 TAU, 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 CF11 TAU registered?

CF11 TAU is a 2011 Kia Ceed, first registered on 31 August 2011.

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