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GF11 VJO

2011 Kia Ceed

Grey Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

97,259 mi
Last recorded97,259 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Kia Ceed69,337 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF11 VJO
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 97,259 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe and suspension components (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe and suspension components (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Nov 2025 97,257 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe and suspension components (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe and suspension components (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2024 90,053 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2024 90,053 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2023 83,029 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2022 74,746 miles

Engine cover & under trays fitted

Pass 21 Dec 2021 63,637 miles

Engine cover & under trays fitted

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Dec 2021 63,637 miles

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

Engine cover & under trays fitted

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Dec 2020 57,276 miles

Both rear tyres severely perished/splitting

Engine cover & under trays fitted

Fail 29 Dec 2020 57,266 miles

Body component damaged and likely to cause injury O/S Mirror (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Both rear tyres severely perished/splitting

Engine cover & under trays fitted

Pass 15 Jun 2019 45,815 miles

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

both rear tyres starting to perish

brake fluid discoloured, possibly contaminated, brake fluid change recomended

Pass 25 Jun 2018 33,067 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 29,960 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 26,481 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on very inner edge

damage to underside of vehicle (front bumper)

Fail 20 Jun 2016 26,481 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front tyre worn on very inner edge

damage to underside of vehicle (front bumper)

Pass 22 Jun 2015 23,138 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 18,383 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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GF11 VJO is a 2011 Kia Ceed in Grey with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 GF11 VJO, 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 GF11 VJO registered?

GF11 VJO is a 2011 Kia Ceed, first registered on 28 June 2011.

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