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HW11 EKC

2011 Kia Ceed

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Oct 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

76,549 mi
Last recorded76,549 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Kia Ceed69,337 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW11 EKC
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 76,549 miles

Battery loose in carrier

Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 23 Sep 2025 76,549 miles

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

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

Offside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery loose in carrier

Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Oct 2024 69,745 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 3 Oct 2024 69,745 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Oct 2023 63,889 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 30 Sep 2023 63,889 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Sep 2022 59,132 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2021 55,142 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2020 52,116 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2019 47,517 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2018 41,771 miles

Nearside Rear TYRE PERISHED

Offside Rear TYRE PERISHED

Fail 5 Oct 2018 41,771 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear TYRE PERISHED

Offside Rear TYRE PERISHED

Pass 10 Nov 2017 36,920 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 17 Nov 2016 31,598 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2015 25,831 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2014 21,341 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 18,779 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2014 18,779 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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HW11 EKC is a 2011 Kia Ceed in Silver with a 1,396cc 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 HW11 EKC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HW11 EKC registered?

HW11 EKC is a 2011 Kia Ceed, first registered on 1 March 2011.

Is HW11 EKC safe to buy?

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