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MK11 EKO

2011 Kia Ceed

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

95,845 mi
Last recorded95,845 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2025
Typical for 2011 Kia Ceed69,337 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK11 EKO
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2025 95,845 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both sides inner (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) rack and pinion ()

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides upper and lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2024 92,649 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2023 89,093 miles

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

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

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

Fail 22 Feb 2023 89,093 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Feb 2022 85,200 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2021 81,631 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front brake pads wearing low but above legal limit (approx 4mm) (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear brake pads wearing low but above legal limit (approx 3-4mm) (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre wearing to inner edge and also has age related cracking to tread no cords visible at time of test (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Feb 2020 79,162 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2020 79,162 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2019 73,638 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Feb 2018 67,788 miles

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

Fail 27 Feb 2018 67,788 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2017 60,754 miles

Both front drive shaft inner cv boots slight grease leak

o/s/f tyre slightly worn on inside edge

Fail 23 Feb 2017 60,754 miles

Both front drive shaft inner cv boots slight grease leak

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

o/s/f tyre slightly worn on inside edge

Pass 24 Feb 2016 52,950 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 43,940 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 29,506 miles

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

nearside rear tyre cracked

offside rear tyre cracked

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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MK11 EKO is a 2011 Kia Ceed in Blue 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 MK11 EKO, 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 MK11 EKO registered?

MK11 EKO is a 2011 Kia Ceed, first registered on 1 March 2011.

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