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KS11 PKY

2011 Kia Ceed

Grey Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

121,842 mi
Last recorded121,842 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Kia Ceed69,337 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS11 PKY
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 121,842 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2024 113,239 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))

Fail 9 Oct 2024 113,238 miles

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

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

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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Oct 2023 104,640 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre feathered on inner tread.

Fail 12 Oct 2023 104,620 miles

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

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre feathered on inner tread.

Pass 17 Oct 2022 101,278 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge of tread worn low. (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

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

n/s/r and o/s/r tyres starting to feather on inner edges of treads.

Fail 17 Oct 2022 101,278 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge of tread worn low. (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

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

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

n/s/r and o/s/r tyres starting to feather on inner edges of treads.

Pass 7 Oct 2021 96,254 miles

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

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

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

Fail 7 Oct 2021 96,254 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2020 87,954 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

n/s/r and o/s/r radias arm bushes slightly perished

Pass 7 Oct 2019 76,119 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2018 55,321 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 48,046 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2017 48,046 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Sep 2016 40,792 miles

Rear tyres slightly out of shape inside tread

Pass 29 Sep 2015 34,926 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.50mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 29 Sep 2015 34,926 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.50mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Sep 2014 27,779 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2014 27,779 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Jul 2014 27,346 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 26,947 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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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KS11 PKY is a 2011 Kia Ceed in Grey with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 KS11 PKY, 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 KS11 PKY registered?

KS11 PKY is a 2011 Kia Ceed, first registered on 11 August 2011.

Is KS11 PKY safe to buy?

The MOT history for KS11 PKY shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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