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JR05 RAM

2011 Kia Ceed

Black Diesel 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

83,723 mi
Last recorded83,723 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Kia Ceed69,337 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJR05 RAM
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 83,723 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively shoes sticking in the drum (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 28 Jan 2025 81,830 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Jan 2025 81,830 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2024 79,954 miles

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2023 78,290 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2023 78,290 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2022 77,073 miles

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

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

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

Rear subframe corroded

Fail 26 Jan 2022 77,073 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear subframe corroded

Pass 20 Jan 2021 76,058 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2020 75,046 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2019 68,780 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2018 62,444 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2017 55,546 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2016 51,249 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2015 39,917 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

Pass 29 Jan 2014 28,728 miles

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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JR05 RAM is a 2011 Kia Ceed in Black with a 1,396cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 JR05 RAM, 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 JR05 RAM registered?

JR05 RAM is a 2011 Kia Ceed, first registered on 31 January 2011.

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