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MJ04 SPO

2011 Kia Ceed

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

71,284 mi
Last recorded71,284 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Kia Ceed69,337 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ04 SPO
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 71,284 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2024 64,273 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2023 62,151 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both trail arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Nov 2023 62,151 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both trail arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2022 59,406 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2021 56,042 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2021 56,040 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2055516 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2020 52,212 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2019 48,939 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2018 45,062 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2017 39,435 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 8 Nov 2017 39,435 miles

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Oct 2016 34,052 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 26 Oct 2016 34,052 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 5 Nov 2015 30,039 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 24,015 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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MJ04 SPO is a 2011 Kia Ceed in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MJ04 SPO, 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 MJ04 SPO registered?

MJ04 SPO is a 2011 Kia Ceed, first registered on 1 September 2011.

Is MJ04 SPO safe to buy?

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