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DU11 EXS

2011 Kia Ceed

Grey Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2025
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

163,034 mi
Last recorded163,034 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2024
Typical for 2011 Kia Ceed69,337 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU11 EXS
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2024 163,034 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded both front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

bonnet catch poor.

exhaust corroded.underbody corrosion.components corroded

n/s handbrake low effort

Fail 22 Mar 2024 162,195 miles

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

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded both front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring worn spring weak out of shape and fouling inner wing (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

bonnet catch poor.

exhaust corroded.underbody corrosion.components corroded

n/s handbrake low effort

Pass 27 Mar 2023 155,772 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded both front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

bonnet catch poor

various components corroded.exhaust corroded.

Fail 20 Mar 2023 155,698 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded both front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

bonnet catch poor

various components corroded.exhaust corroded.

Pass 22 Mar 2022 148,430 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

bonnet catch poor.o/s wiper loose.various components corroded.

Fail 16 Mar 2022 148,328 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

bonnet catch poor.o/s wiper loose.various components corroded.

Pass 12 Mar 2021 142,451 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

n/s outer cv gaiter leaking grease.

various components corroding.poor handbrake effort o/s.long handbrake travel.

Pass 17 Mar 2020 136,856 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Lower Coil spring corroded both o/s and n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Mar 2020 136,811 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Lower Coil spring corroded both o/s and n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2019 128,684 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2019 128,684 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2018 120,029 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 111,135 miles

Both rear tyres are wearing inner edges

Pass 4 Mar 2016 104,333 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 97,850 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2015 97,850 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 25 Feb 2014 67,152 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2014 67,152 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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DU11 EXS 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 61.1%.

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 DU11 EXS, 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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DU11 EXS is a 2011 Kia Ceed, first registered on 1 March 2011.

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