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HY11 MZW

2011 Kia Ceed

Black Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

154,916 mi
Last recorded154,916 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2025
Typical for 2011 Kia Ceed69,337 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY11 MZW
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2025 154,916 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive suspension component corroded front and rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Feb 2025 154,891 miles

Front Headlamp not working on main beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Parking brake efficiency below requirements both sides (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive suspension component corroded front and rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2024 147,168 miles

Brake slack adjuster advise adjustment (1.1.18 (a))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2023 134,964 miles

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Fail 27 Feb 2023 134,964 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 28 Feb 2022 125,468 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2022 125,468 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2021 118,457 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2020 113,028 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2019 87,778 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2018 70,811 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 58,876 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Feb 2016 57,242 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2016 57,212 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Mar 2015 50,638 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Jan 2014 42,369 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside rear tyre has slight sidewall damage

Fail 29 Jan 2014 42,369 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside rear tyre has slight sidewall damage

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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HY11 MZW is a 2011 Kia Ceed in Black with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 HY11 MZW, 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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HY11 MZW is a 2011 Kia Ceed, first registered on 3 March 2011.

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