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GL11 EES

2011 Kia Ceed

Grey Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jan 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

103,157 mi
Last recorded103,157 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Kia Ceed69,337 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL11 EES
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 103,157 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Jan 2026 103,155 miles

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2024 100,119 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2023 96,577 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring components

Fail 29 Jun 2023 96,577 miles

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring components

Pass 30 Jun 2022 87,295 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both front tyres wearing inner edges

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring components

Fail 30 Jun 2022 87,295 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both front tyres wearing inner edges

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring components

Pass 26 Jun 2021 78,762 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2020 70,206 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play ****************************** (5.1.3 (a) (i))

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring components

Fail 26 Jun 2020 70,206 miles

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking at union with flexi (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play ****************************** (5.1.3 (a) (i))

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring components

Pass 20 Jun 2019 62,586 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring components

Pass 26 Jun 2018 56,096 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring components

Pass 12 Jun 2017 51,150 miles

small stone chip on front screen

undertrays covering some testable components

Pass 8 Jun 2016 42,775 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring components

Pass 26 Jun 2015 30,765 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

h/brake slight travel

Pass 1 Jul 2014 17,514 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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GL11 EES is a 2011 Kia Ceed in Grey with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GL11 EES, 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 GL11 EES registered?

GL11 EES is a 2011 Kia Ceed, first registered on 15 August 2011.

Is GL11 EES safe to buy?

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