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DV11 XCJ

2011 Kia Ceed

Silver Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

82,857 mi
Last recorded82,857 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Kia Ceed69,337 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV11 XCJ
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 82,857 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive sump area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre outer edge.

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed slightly damaged. (7.1.2 (b))

Fail 2 Dec 2025 82,855 miles

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

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive sump area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre outer edge.

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed slightly damaged. (7.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 29 Nov 2024 80,081 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface slightly damaged. (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Nov 2024 80,079 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split and smearing screen. (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn across inside edge. (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively lipped slightly. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2,mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective split. (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface slightly damaged. (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively lipped slightly. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2023 77,384 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface slightly damaged. (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive sump area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Nov 2023 77,384 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface slightly damaged. (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive sump area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2022 72,680 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Rear bumper and rear lamp slightly damaged

Pass 1 Dec 2021 67,353 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear bumper slightly damaged

Pass 4 Dec 2020 62,861 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides

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

Rear bumper slightly damaged

Fail 4 Dec 2020 62,861 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides

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

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

Rear bumper slightly damaged

Pass 8 Apr 2019 53,106 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) o/s , n/s

Pass 16 Apr 2018 47,039 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 40,946 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 7 Apr 2017 40,946 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Apr 2016 36,744 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Apr 2016 36,744 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2015 33,674 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2014 28,666 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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DV11 XCJ is a 2011 Kia Ceed in Silver with a 1,591cc petrol 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 DV11 XCJ, 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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DV11 XCJ is a 2011 Kia Ceed, first registered on 15 March 2011.

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