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ML11 FYC

2011 Kia Ceed

Red Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

156,774 mi
Last recorded156,774 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 Kia Ceed69,337 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML11 FYC
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2026 156,774 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Aug 2025 145,377 miles

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

both front subframe support bars corroded

Fail 21 Aug 2025 145,160 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

both front subframe support bars corroded

Pass 23 Aug 2024 136,212 miles

under body corrosion

Fail 16 Aug 2024 135,978 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears (5.2.3 (e))

under body corrosion

Pass 1 Sep 2023 124,928 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2022 112,919 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2254517 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Aug 2021 105,583 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Aug 2021 105,583 miles

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))

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

Pass 7 Aug 2020 100,365 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2019 92,864 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/17 ***2mm*** (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Apr 2019 92,864 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/17 ***2mm*** (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Pass 16 Mar 2018 85,053 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2018 85,053 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Apr 2017 77,144 miles

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

both rear tyres worn out of shape

Fail 12 Apr 2017 77,140 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

both rear tyres worn out of shape

Pass 21 Apr 2016 68,815 miles

ALL Brake Discs slightly worn.

BOTH Rear Tyres slightly mishaped around inner edges.

Factory fitted Engine Cover.

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 21 Apr 2016 68,815 miles

ALL Brake Discs slightly worn.

BOTH Rear Tyres slightly mishaped around inner edges.

Factory fitted Engine Cover.

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Mar 2015 54,105 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 43,252 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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ML11 FYC is a 2011 Kia Ceed in Red with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 ML11 FYC, 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 ML11 FYC registered?

ML11 FYC is a 2011 Kia Ceed, first registered on 31 March 2011.

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