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HY11 UYX

2011 Kia Ceed

Silver Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

121,009 mi
Last recorded121,009 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Kia Ceed69,337 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY11 UYX
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2026 121,009 miles

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

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

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both sides (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 24 Jan 2026 121,006 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both sides (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both sides (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 29 Jan 2025 113,077 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2024 107,107 miles

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 12 Jan 2024 106,739 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake performance unable to be tested due to brake binding (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 28 Mar 2023 101,684 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2022 93,739 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2022 93,739 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2021 87,409 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2020 81,467 miles

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

Fail 3 Feb 2020 81,467 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2019 75,217 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2018 74,911 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2018 74,237 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2017 47,451 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2016 41,810 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Jan 2015 33,826 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

tested wet conditions

Pass 4 Feb 2014 27,513 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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HY11 UYX is a 2011 Kia Ceed in Silver with a 1,582cc diesel 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 HY11 UYX, 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 HY11 UYX registered?

HY11 UYX is a 2011 Kia Ceed, first registered on 19 March 2011.

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