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MJ11 SSO

2011 Kia Ceed

White Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

67,952 mi
Last recorded67,952 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2025
Typical for 2011 Kia Ceed69,337 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ11 SSO
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2025 67,952 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2025 67,948 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2024 62,991 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracking within tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking within tread and nail in tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracking to outer edge slight damage to sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 8 Aug 2024 62,991 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn o/s and n/s front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working o/s and n/s rear (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracking within tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking within tread and nail in tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracking to outer edge slight damage to sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Mar 2023 57,505 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2021 51,788 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2020 48,723 miles

Central Exhaust centre box vibrating.

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre cracking in the tread.

Pass 14 Nov 2018 41,966 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2018 41,966 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2017 36,383 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2017 32,274 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2016 24,118 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2015 18,806 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2014 13,584 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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MJ11 SSO is a 2011 Kia Ceed in White with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 MJ11 SSO, 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 MJ11 SSO registered?

MJ11 SSO is a 2011 Kia Ceed, first registered on 12 May 2011.

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