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KJ03 CKJ

2011 Kia Ceed

Black Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

60,030 mi
Last recorded60,030 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Kia Ceed69,337 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ03 CKJ
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 60,030 miles

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

Fail 23 Jun 2026 60,027 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jun 2025 37,252 miles
Pass 28 May 2024 36,222 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s & o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear suspension components corroded

Pass 30 May 2023 34,932 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2022 33,988 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Jun 2022 33,988 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2021 32,170 miles

Fuel tank deteriorated

Fail 20 Jul 2021 32,170 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Cracked to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached Wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Cracked to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fuel tank deteriorated

Pass 2 Apr 2020 31,401 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 2 Apr 2020 31,401 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2019 28,026 miles

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

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

Pass 4 May 2018 25,662 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2018 25,601 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 27 Apr 2017 23,229 miles

all 4 tyres cracking due to age

Pass 30 Jun 2016 21,445 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 18,824 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 15,741 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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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KJ03 CKJ is a 2011 Kia Ceed in Black with a 1,396cc petrol 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 KJ03 CKJ, 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 KJ03 CKJ registered?

KJ03 CKJ is a 2011 Kia Ceed, first registered on 15 July 2011.

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