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CV11 TZC

2011 Kia Ceed

Grey Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

72,222 mi
Last recorded72,222 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Kia Ceed69,337 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV11 TZC
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 72,222 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear trailing arm bushes splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Nov 2025 72,222 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating vibrating like the ABS is kicking in, severe (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear trailing arm bushes splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2024 71,405 miles

under carriage corroded but not effecting structure

Fail 8 Nov 2024 71,397 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected outer casing missing - showing white light (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

under carriage corroded but not effecting structure

Pass 6 Nov 2023 67,796 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened both and arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2022 67,991 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2021 59,469 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward bushes both sides deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured bulb tint fading (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened arms at rear both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

underbody components corroding

Fail 8 Nov 2021 59,469 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward bushes both sides deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured bulb tint fading (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened arms at rear both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

underbody components corroding

Pass 12 Nov 2020 54,490 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 47,766 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

underbody components corroding

Fail 11 Jun 2019 47,766 miles

Nearside Rear Reversing lamp inoperative replaced bulb (4.6.1 (a))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

underbody components corroding

Pass 11 Jun 2018 40,927 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 35,368 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin may be low recomend inspection (3.5.1g)

Fail 6 Jun 2017 35,368 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid did no supply; fluid added still insufficient to offside jet needs adjusting? (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin may be low recomend inspection (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Jun 2016 29,180 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 23,512 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 13 Jun 2014 18,731 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Jun 2014 18,731 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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CV11 TZC is a 2011 Kia Ceed in Grey with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 CV11 TZC, 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 CV11 TZC registered?

CV11 TZC is a 2011 Kia Ceed, first registered on 20 May 2011.

Is CV11 TZC safe to buy?

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