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HV11 VUB

2011 Kia Ceed

Silver Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

41,091 mi
Last recorded41,091 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Kia Ceed69,337 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV11 VUB
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 41,091 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front headlamp condensation

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front knocking from front unable to find any play or wear

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Mar 2026 41,062 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested due to front pad wear (1.2.1 (g))

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front headlamp condensation

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front knocking from front unable to find any play or wear

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2025 38,474 miles

Knocking from steering column when wheel turned no obvious play or wear

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 4 Mar 2024 36,347 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides ()

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

Pass 8 Mar 2023 33,952 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2022 32,158 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished within tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Mar 2021 30,539 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2020 29,302 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 27,108 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2018 24,516 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread perished

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

Offside Front Tyre tread perished

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread perished

Pass 17 Mar 2017 21,455 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 18,354 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 14,751 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2014 13,541 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.B.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Mar 2014 10,767 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

small cut in nearside front tyre outer side wall

Fail 19 Mar 2014 10,767 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

small cut in nearside front tyre outer side wall

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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HV11 VUB is a 2011 Kia Ceed in Silver with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 HV11 VUB, 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 HV11 VUB registered?

HV11 VUB is a 2011 Kia Ceed, first registered on 23 March 2011.

Is HV11 VUB safe to buy?

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