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GFZ 5525

2011 Kia Ceed

Grey Diesel 1400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

129,549 mi
Last recorded129,549 miles
Recorded on23 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Kia Ceed69,337 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGFZ 5525
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 May 2026 129,549 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2025 118,176 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2025 117,836 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2024 106,316 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2022 93,073 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2021 79,411 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2019 60,489 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2018 51,477 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 42,094 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 33,691 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2016 33,691 miles

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Nearside rear (4.1.D.1a)

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front inner edge (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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GFZ 5525 is a 2011 Kia Ceed in Grey with a 1,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 GFZ 5525, 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

How do I check the history of GFZ 5525?

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What year was GFZ 5525 registered?

GFZ 5525 is a 2011 Kia Ceed, first registered on 6 July 2011.

Is GFZ 5525 safe to buy?

The MOT history for GFZ 5525 shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does GFZ 5525 have outstanding finance?

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