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GU11 YZY

2011 Kia Ceed

Black Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

83,183 mi
Last recorded83,183 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Kia Ceed69,337 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU11 YZY
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 83,183 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2025 80,633 miles

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 May 2024 77,921 miles
Pass 3 May 2023 74,979 miles
Fail 3 May 2023 74,979 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2022 73,108 miles

Rear brake discs becoming badly corroded/ worn

both side repeaters becoming pale

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning 1 not working (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Front brake pads becoming worn

Offside Rear various cuts in tyre (cords not visible

Offside slight wiper smear

Rear both tyres starting to perish

slight oil leaks

Pass 8 Jul 2021 69,040 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 8 Jul 2021 69,036 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Jul 2020 65,439 miles

Rear both tyres becoming worn and perishing

slight oil leaks

Pass 5 Jun 2019 60,712 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 59,385 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 52,221 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2017 46,613 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 39,439 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 31,280 miles

Front tyres on 2mm, close to 1.6mm legal limit

Rear tyres cracked

Fail 27 Mar 2014 23,879 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside front tyre perished and getting low

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Mar 2014 23,879 miles

Nearside front tyre perished and getting low

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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GU11 YZY is a 2011 Kia Ceed in Black with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 GU11 YZY, 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 GU11 YZY registered?

GU11 YZY is a 2011 Kia Ceed, first registered on 31 March 2011.

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The MOT history for GU11 YZY shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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