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GF11 VJV

2011 Kia Ceed

Silver Petrol 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

83,679 mi
Last recorded83,679 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Kia Ceed69,337 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF11 VJV
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 83,679 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward wishbone bushes de-bonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Feb 2026 83,679 miles

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

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward wishbone bushes de-bonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Feb 2025 80,115 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both . 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 22 Feb 2024 75,745 miles

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

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

Offside Front fog light not working

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

Pass 24 Feb 2023 71,199 miles

offside front fog lamp not working

Fail 23 Feb 2023 71,119 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

offside front fog lamp not working

Pass 12 Apr 2022 67,318 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2022 67,318 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Sep 2021 65,600 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 61,123 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2019 56,280 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2018 47,086 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 38,434 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre perished

Pass 21 Sep 2016 29,666 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2016 29,661 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)

Pass 17 Sep 2015 20,310 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2014 12,360 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Sep 2014 12,360 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 11,238 miles

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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 VJV is a 2011 Kia Ceed in Silver with a 1,582cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 GF11 VJV, 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 GF11 VJV registered?

GF11 VJV is a 2011 Kia Ceed, first registered on 11 June 2011.

Is GF11 VJV safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF11 VJV shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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