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GR05 VEG

2011 Kia Ceed

Silver Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

177,062 mi
Last recorded177,062 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Kia Ceed69,337 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGR05 VEG
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 177,062 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2025 165,812 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 27 Mar 2024 154,069 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2023 143,096 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2022 130,544 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 29 Mar 2022 130,544 miles

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2021 118,272 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2020 107,198 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 8 Mar 2019 95,057 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2018 89,302 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and rear (3.5.1i)

offside rear tyre wearing inside edge

Fail 1 Mar 2018 89,302 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and rear (3.5.1i)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

offside rear tyre wearing inside edge

Pass 3 Mar 2017 81,538 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2017 81,537 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 11 Feb 2016 69,682 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn and dished (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn and dished (3.5.1i)

Fail 11 Feb 2016 69,680 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn and dished (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn and dished (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Mar 2015 62,416 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2015 62,416 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Sep 2014 54,578 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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GR05 VEG 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 GR05 VEG, 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 GR05 VEG registered?

GR05 VEG is a 2011 Kia Ceed, first registered on 27 September 2011.

Is GR05 VEG safe to buy?

The MOT history for GR05 VEG shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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