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KP11 GWJ

2011 Kia Ceed

Black Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

131,143 mi
Last recorded131,143 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Kia Ceed69,337 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP11 GWJ
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 131,143 miles

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2025 125,214 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2024 117,970 miles

Nearside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Feb 2024 117,970 miles

Nearside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Feb 2023 109,520 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2022 101,672 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Feb 2022 101,672 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2021 92,353 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2020 83,680 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2019 79,001 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2019 79,001 miles

Offside Front All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 9 Feb 2018 67,381 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2018 67,381 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner edge 225/45zr17 (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has excessive wear Inner edge very close to cords

Pass 11 Feb 2017 55,441 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/45/17 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 11 Feb 2017 55,441 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/45/17 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Feb 2016 41,997 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 28,643 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2015 28,643 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Apr 2014 23,217 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

low emissions passed

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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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KP11 GWJ is a 2011 Kia Ceed in Black 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 KP11 GWJ, 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 KP11 GWJ registered?

KP11 GWJ is a 2011 Kia Ceed, first registered on 28 April 2011.

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