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HY11 XMC

2011 Kia Ceed

Black Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

151,688 mi
Last recorded151,688 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Kia Ceed69,337 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 151,688 miles

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

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

Nearside park brake performance lower than normal

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Mar 2026 151,580 miles

Fuel hose leaking filler hose at tank (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside park brake performance lower than normal

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2025 145,102 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Mar 2025 144,991 miles

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2024 139,358 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2022 134,132 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2022 134,132 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam 448 bulb (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Nov 2021 130,294 miles

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

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Fail 16 Nov 2021 130,293 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 16 Nov 2020 128,014 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing low on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 12 Nov 2020 127,989 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing low on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 4 Nov 2019 123,772 miles

Front tyres wearing on inner edges

Front washer jets poor

Fail 4 Nov 2019 123,772 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Slight scoring on discs (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front tyres wearing on inner edges

Front washer jets poor

Pass 5 Nov 2018 116,426 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Nov 2018 116,462 miles

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

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

n/s/f drive shaft inner gaiter slight lubrication loss from seal area

Pass 7 Nov 2017 110,680 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 109,839 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2017 109,830 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)

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

Pass 19 May 2016 102,024 miles

Offside rear tyre worn low on inner edge

Pass 20 May 2015 90,921 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 20 May 2015 90,921 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Feb 2014 75,333 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 XMC is a 2011 Kia Ceed in Black with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 XMC, 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 XMC registered?

HY11 XMC is a 2011 Kia Ceed, first registered on 1 March 2011.

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