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EL53 JAY

2011 Kia Ceed

White Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

150,363 mi
Last recorded150,363 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Kia Ceed69,337 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEL53 JAY
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 150,363 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2025 130,357 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2023 101,509 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 6 Oct 2023 101,509 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 15 Jan 2022 69,740 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2020 64,546 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2020 62,710 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2019 56,414 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

o/s/r tyre is slightly perished

unable to see condition of rear brake pads

under trays fitted

Pass 6 Mar 2018 50,366 miles

Slight play in both front bottom ball joints

Under trays fitted

Pass 8 Apr 2017 45,221 miles

n/s/f inner brake pads worn

n/s/r brake pads worn

o/s/f brake pads worn

o/s/r brake pads worn

under trays fitted

Pass 16 Apr 2016 38,974 miles

under tray fitted

Pass 24 Apr 2015 32,190 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r tyre is perished

o/s/f tyre is perished

o/s/f tyre is wearing on the inner edge

Pass 2 May 2014 24,847 miles

nearside sill has damage at front area

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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EL53 JAY is a 2011 Kia Ceed in White with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 EL53 JAY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EL53 JAY registered?

EL53 JAY is a 2011 Kia Ceed, first registered on 23 May 2011.

Is EL53 JAY safe to buy?

The MOT history for EL53 JAY shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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