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GK11 URP

2011 Kia Ceed

Black Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

180,163 mi
Last recorded180,163 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Kia Ceed69,337 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK11 URP
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 180,163 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2024 166,131 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2023 151,812 miles

Front brake pads low

Near side head lamp top mount broken, headlamp loose

Off side number plate lamp not working

Fail 14 Dec 2023 151,810 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour Off side rear, near side rear and off side front (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front brake pads low

Near side head lamp top mount broken, headlamp loose

Off side front tyre wearing @ inner edge and damaged @ outer side wall, advise replaced

Off side number plate lamp not working

Park brake lever floppy

Slight bind @ rear wheels

Pass 19 Dec 2022 136,103 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and outer side wall is perishing (5.2.3 (e))

nearside front tyre is wearing on inner edge

nearside rear tyre is wearing on inner edge and its out of shape

offside front tyre is wearing on inner edge and outer side wall is perishing

Fail 16 Dec 2022 136,001 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and outer side wall is perishing (5.2.3 (e))

nearside front tyre is wearing on inner edge

nearside rear tyre is wearing on inner edge and its out of shape

offside front tyre is wearing on inner edge and outer side wall is perishing

Pass 10 Dec 2021 115,953 miles

Off side rear tyre close to limit

Wind screen chipped

Fail 9 Dec 2021 115,951 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Off side rear through tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Near side front tyre close to limit

Off side rear brake disc corroded and pitted

Wind screen chipped

Pass 14 Dec 2020 103,179 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 14 Dec 2020 103,179 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Freeplay at park brake lever.

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2019 81,195 miles

Wipers smear slightly

Rear tyres mis-shapen

Windscreen chipped

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Fail 18 Jun 2019 81,195 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Rear tyres mis-shapen

Windscreen chipped

Wipers smear slightly

Pass 15 Jun 2018 64,364 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 15 Jun 2018 64,364 miles

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2017 49,421 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin APPEAR (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Jun 2016 36,840 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front tyre cracking

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear tyre cracking

Fail 9 Jun 2016 36,840 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front tyre cracking

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear tyre cracking

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 23" (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Apr 2015 27,096 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 19,171 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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GK11 URP is a 2011 Kia Ceed in Black with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 GK11 URP, 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 GK11 URP registered?

GK11 URP is a 2011 Kia Ceed, first registered on 12 March 2011.

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