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HG11 VFJ

2011 Kia Ceed

Silver Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jun 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

107,523 mi
Last recorded107,523 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Kia Ceed69,337 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG11 VFJ
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 107,523 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2025 102,001 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2024 96,311 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2023 92,014 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2022 87,355 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2022 87,352 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Jul 2021 76,756 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Arm front bushing perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jul 2021 76,756 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Inner Cv boot weeping grease

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Arm front bushing perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2020 66,472 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

offside front tyre slight wear on inner edge

offside front wish bone inner front bush breaking away from bondings

rear brake pads worn / wearing.

Fail 16 Jul 2020 66,472 miles

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

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

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

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

engine water level low

offside front tyre slight wear on inner edge

offside front wiper blade incorrectly fitted

offside front wish bone inner front bush breaking away from bondings

rear brake pads worn / wearing.

Pass 18 Jun 2019 57,983 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

offside rear wheel slight binding. rear brake pads not seen

slight grease around nearside inner c.v boot area

Fail 18 Jun 2019 57,983 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel hand brake (1.1.2 (a))

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

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

nail in shoulder of offside rear tyre

offside rear wheel slight binding. rear brake pads not seen

slight grease around nearside inner c.v boot area

Pass 22 Jun 2018 49,086 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

offside front wish bone inner front bush breaking away from bondings

Fail 22 Jun 2018 49,086 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed worn through inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed worn through inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

check wheel alignment. both front tyres worn on inner edges

offside front wish bone inner front bush breaking away from bondings

Pass 6 Jul 2017 42,627 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2016 37,814 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 20 Jun 2015 30,691 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 25,333 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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HG11 VFJ is a 2011 Kia Ceed in Silver with a 1,591cc petrol 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 HG11 VFJ, 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 HG11 VFJ registered?

HG11 VFJ is a 2011 Kia Ceed, first registered on 5 July 2011.

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