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DT02 KEZ

2011 Kia Ceed

Red Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Oct 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

166,927 mi
Last recorded166,927 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Kia Ceed69,337 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDT02 KEZ
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 166,927 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Oct 2024 151,464 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2024 151,463 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Oct 2023 138,304 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed twisted (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Oct 2022 129,151 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2022 129,151 miles

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2021 123,343 miles

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

Fail 20 Oct 2021 123,338 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 Oct 2020 114,526 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Oct 2019 103,456 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside front service brake slightly lagging in operation.

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

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both front (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 8 Oct 2019 103,456 miles

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

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside front service brake slightly lagging in operation.

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

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both front (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 23 Oct 2018 88,918 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front & rear (0.1 (b))

Fail 23 Oct 2018 88,918 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front & rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Oct 2017 76,065 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2017 76,065 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Oct 2016 65,316 miles

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

Fail 25 Oct 2016 65,316 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Oct 2015 51,523 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2014 37,639 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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DT02 KEZ is a 2011 Kia Ceed in Red with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 DT02 KEZ, 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 DT02 KEZ registered?

DT02 KEZ is a 2011 Kia Ceed, first registered on 14 October 2011.

Is DT02 KEZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for DT02 KEZ shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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