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ML11 VJM

2011 Kia Ceed

Grey Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

136,201 mi
Last recorded136,201 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Kia Ceed69,337 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML11 VJM
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 136,201 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2024 125,580 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2023 117,439 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2022 111,712 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2021 107,343 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2021 107,343 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2021 103,465 miles

Rear tyres cracking and slightly out of shape

Pass 24 Feb 2020 100,589 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge in centre (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Feb 2020 100,589 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge in centre (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Feb 2019 91,834 miles

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

Offside rear tyre stepped on inner edge

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

Pass 6 Mar 2018 84,010 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside rear tyre stepped on inner edge

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Small stone chips to windscreen

Fail 6 Mar 2018 84,010 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside rear tyre stepped on inner edge

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Small stone chips to windscreen

Pass 3 Mar 2017 72,615 miles

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front disc's worn inner face

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Feb 2016 59,948 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

both front tyres cracking

front disc inner faces worn, pads approx 65% worn

o/s/f tyre worn inner edge

undertrays fitted, obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Mar 2015 47,249 miles

both front wipers smearing

Pass 5 Apr 2014 37,104 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

discs have small lip

o/s/f tyre wearing slightly on inner edge

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 VJM is a 2011 Kia Ceed in Grey with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 ML11 VJM, 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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ML11 VJM is a 2011 Kia Ceed, first registered on 21 April 2011.

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