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JA10 ELS

2011 Kia Ceed

Black Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

116,157 mi
Last recorded116,157 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Kia Ceed69,337 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJA10 ELS
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 116,157 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

headlamp lenses faded

Pass 25 Jul 2025 109,841 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing x2 tread wearing uneven (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

suspension components corroded

Pass 25 Jul 2024 103,452 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2023 97,703 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2022 92,499 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Aug 2021 86,745 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2020 81,950 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2019 76,367 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2018 70,533 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2017 59,832 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Aug 2016 48,283 miles

bonnet poor fit

Fail 8 Aug 2016 48,283 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

bonnet poor fit

Pass 3 Aug 2015 39,037 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 8 Aug 2014 27,968 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2014 27,953 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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JA10 ELS is a 2011 Kia Ceed in Black with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 JA10 ELS, 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 JA10 ELS registered?

JA10 ELS is a 2011 Kia Ceed, first registered on 22 March 2011.

Is JA10 ELS safe to buy?

The MOT history for JA10 ELS shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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