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EJ11 RCX

2011 Kia Ceed

Black Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

125,164 mi
Last recorded125,164 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Kia Ceed69,337 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ11 RCX
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2025 125,164 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

Pass 14 Nov 2024 122,505 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive O/S N/S (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2023 122,351 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2022 118,896 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2021 111,126 miles

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

service brake efficiency only just met.it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

Pass 31 Oct 2020 108,494 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Apr 2019 100,786 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Apr 2019 100,786 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2018 92,997 miles

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

Fail 27 Apr 2018 92,997 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2017 83,173 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2017 83,173 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Apr 2016 72,954 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2015 60,410 miles

both front tyre's starting to perish in tread

Fail 22 Apr 2015 60,344 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

both front tyre's starting to perish in tread

Pass 29 Apr 2014 44,430 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)

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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EJ11 RCX is a 2011 Kia Ceed in Black with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 EJ11 RCX, 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 EJ11 RCX registered?

EJ11 RCX is a 2011 Kia Ceed, first registered on 16 May 2011.

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