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MJ11 NSZ

2011 Kia Ceed

Black Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

129,837 mi
Last recorded129,837 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Kia Ceed69,337 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ11 NSZ
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 129,837 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2025 129,837 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2024 124,510 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2024 124,510 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Oct 2023 115,974 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2023 115,972 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 Oct 2022 108,392 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 14 Oct 2022 108,392 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Oct 2021 99,666 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 93,411 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Fail 19 Oct 2020 93,404 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2019 84,191 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower bushes starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight imbalance on n/s/r (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pad on 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 2 x baby seats fitted ()

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both rear brakes have slight bind (1.2.1 (f))

Rear hand brake has little reserve travel

Pass 22 Oct 2018 69,669 miles

Both front tie rods slight play

Both rear seats not checked due to child seats fitted x2

Brake fluid just starting get low

Emissions too low reading

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. limit 30% = actual 28% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre misshapen - starting wear on very edge bald - no cords shown

Offside Rear Tyre misshapen - no cords shown

Rear brake pad starting get low

Windscreen wiper blade defective both aero (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Oct 2018 69,669 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225 45 R17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both front tie rods slight play

Both rear seats not checked due to child seats fitted x2

Brake fluid just starting get low

Emissions too low reading

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. limit 30% = actual 28% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre misshapen - starting wear on very edge bald - no cords shown

Offside Rear Tyre misshapen - no cords shown

Rear brake pad starting get low

Windscreen wiper blade defective both aero (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2017 53,588 miles

Brake fluid starting get low

Emissions too low reading

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel 10 clicks needs adjusting (3.1.6b)

Rear adult seats not checked due to child seats fitted x2

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

slight play tie rods both

Fail 30 Sep 2017 53,588 miles

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

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

Brake fluid starting get low

Emissions too low reading

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel 10 clicks needs adjusting (3.1.6b)

Rear adult seats not checked due to child seats fitted x2

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

slight play tie rods both

Pass 22 Oct 2016 42,116 miles

Front Both side repeaters starting show white

Front wipers smearing slightly - aero

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt clip (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front tyre 3m

Fail 22 Oct 2016 42,116 miles

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

Front Both side repeaters starting show white

Front wipers smearing slightly - aero

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt clip (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front tyre 3m

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2-3m misshapen - cracked - cuts - nails in - no cords shown - 225 45 R17 94W (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6m limit - Misshapen! - cracked - cuts - been repaired - no cords shown (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Oct 2015 33,581 miles

child seats fitted

Pass 2 Jun 2014 28,796 miles

both rear tyres out of shape

Fail 2 Jun 2014 28,796 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

both rear tyres out of shape

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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MJ11 NSZ is a 2011 Kia Ceed in Black with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 MJ11 NSZ, 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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MJ11 NSZ is a 2011 Kia Ceed, first registered on 23 May 2011.

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