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DE11 VMY

2011 Kia Ceed

Blue Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

49,831 mi
Last recorded49,831 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Kia Ceed69,337 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE11 VMY
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 49,831 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides front arm bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge uneven wear to rear tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wear to edges of both front tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Nov 2025 49,831 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides front arm bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge uneven wear to rear tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wear to edges of both front tyres (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 13 Nov 2024 48,575 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front wear to edges (5.2.3 (e))

rear tyres worn uneven

Fail 13 Nov 2024 48,575 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front wear to edges (5.2.3 (e))

rear tyres worn uneven

Pass 14 Nov 2023 47,162 miles

uneven wear to tyres, but tread good

Fail 14 Nov 2023 47,162 miles

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

uneven wear to tyres, but tread good

Pass 8 Nov 2022 45,714 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2022 45,714 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 5 Nov 2021 43,808 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2020 42,312 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2019 40,687 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2018 38,711 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2017 36,873 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2016 35,742 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 32,280 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2014 23,999 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Jun 2014 23,999 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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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DE11 VMY is a 2011 Kia Ceed in Blue with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 DE11 VMY, 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 DE11 VMY registered?

DE11 VMY is a 2011 Kia Ceed, first registered on 27 June 2011.

Is DE11 VMY safe to buy?

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