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GJ11 MWL

2011 Kia Ceed

Silver Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Feb 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

101,327 mi
Last recorded101,327 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Kia Ceed69,337 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ11 MWL
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 101,327 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2025 94,999 miles

knocking from steering rack. Internal. (no play detected)

Fail 6 Feb 2025 94,998 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm tracking required (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

knocking from steering rack. Internal. (no play detected)

Pass 5 Feb 2024 88,802 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 5 Feb 2024 88,802 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 8 Feb 2023 82,075 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2023 82,074 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding HAND BRAKE (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding HAND BRAKE (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 7 Feb 2022 76,398 miles

Nearside Rear handbrake only just met requirements needs attention

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 7 Feb 2022 76,398 miles

Nearside Rear handbrake only just met requirements needs attention

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 1 Feb 2021 69,858 miles

Tyre close to ten years old both rear (5.2.3 (m))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear age cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Jan 2020 64,420 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing year made 2011 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing year made 2011 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Feb 2019 57,261 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2018 50,076 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2017 46,336 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2016 42,770 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2015 39,009 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Feb 2014 35,160 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Feb 2014 35,160 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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GJ11 MWL is a 2011 Kia Ceed in Silver with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 GJ11 MWL, 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 GJ11 MWL registered?

GJ11 MWL is a 2011 Kia Ceed, first registered on 17 March 2011.

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