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KB54 KEZ

2011 Kia Ceed

Blue Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jun 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

83,051 mi
Last recorded83,051 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Kia Ceed69,337 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKB54 KEZ
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 83,051 miles

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear parking brake performance reading low and may require attention

Fail 4 Jun 2026 82,973 miles

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear parking brake performance reading low and may require attention

Pass 22 May 2025 77,456 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 May 2024 71,864 miles
Pass 31 May 2023 64,548 miles

Handbrake has little reserve travel

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm/inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm/inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm/inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 May 2022 58,725 miles
Fail 26 May 2022 58,725 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2021 50,798 miles

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Jul 2020 49,419 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2020 49,419 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 18 Jul 2019 46,097 miles

handbrake could do with adjustment

Pass 2 Aug 2018 41,606 miles

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

suspect rear brake pads wearing thin

Fail 2 Aug 2018 41,606 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

suspect rear brake pads wearing thin

Pass 7 Jul 2017 36,628 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2017 36,626 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords perishing (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords perishing (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Jul 2016 31,545 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing on inside edge both rear tyres wearing odd causing noise

Fail 8 Jul 2016 31,543 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

o/s/f tyre wearing on inside edge both rear tyres wearing odd causing noise

Pass 2 Jul 2015 26,931 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 22,996 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

o/s/r tyre wearing on inside edge

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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KB54 KEZ is a 2011 Kia Ceed in Blue with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 KB54 KEZ, 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 KB54 KEZ registered?

KB54 KEZ is a 2011 Kia Ceed, first registered on 18 July 2011.

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