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HG 48

2011 Kia Ceed

White Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

119,305 mi
Last recorded119,305 miles
Recorded on9 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Kia Ceed69,337 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG 48
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 May 2026 119,305 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2022 109,782 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

offsides number plate light not working

slight split n /s front lower ball joint dust cover

wear inner edge and damage o/s rear tyre 225/45/17

Pass 30 Jun 2021 97,711 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2019 82,353 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2018 68,656 miles

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

Fail 28 Jun 2018 68,651 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides. (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached front bush. (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2017 51,319 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Jun 2017 51,319 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Jul 2015 27,923 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2014 21,857 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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HG 48 is a 2011 Kia Ceed in White with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 HG 48, 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 HG 48 registered?

HG 48 is a 2011 Kia Ceed, first registered on 17 September 2011.

Is HG 48 safe to buy?

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