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MT11 CNJ

2011 Kia Ceed

Red Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2026
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

32,443 mi
Last recorded32,443 miles
Recorded on19 May 2025
Typical for 2011 Kia Ceed69,337 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT11 CNJ
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 May 2025 32,443 miles

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

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2024 25,183 miles

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

Fail 30 May 2024 25,153 miles

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

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

Pass 15 May 2023 18,227 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front panel slightly damaged

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

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

Pass 9 May 2022 12,982 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both ()

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

age cracking to suspension rubbers

Fail 9 May 2022 12,978 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both ()

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

age cracking to suspension rubbers

Pass 24 May 2021 7,804 miles

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

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

age cracking to suspension rubbers

coil springs corroded

Fail 24 May 2021 7,802 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn hub ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

age cracking to suspension rubbers

coil springs corroded

o/s/f lower hub ball joint has play in on limit

Pass 28 May 2020 3,750 miles

rear coil springs corroded

play in steering system

Fail 28 May 2020 3,750 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

o/s/r tyre on limit

play in steering system

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 31 May 2019 74,829 miles

Dampness around sump

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 29 May 2019 74,829 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush unbonded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush unbonded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Dampness around sump

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 4 Jun 2018 69,419 miles

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

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bushes starting to unbond (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jun 2018 69,419 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge abnormal wear (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bushes starting to unbond (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2017 63,153 miles

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

Front tyres worn on inner edge

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement slightly unbonded (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement slightly unbonded (2.4.G.2)

requires tacking

washer jets poor

Fail 29 Jun 2017 63,065 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Front tyres worn on inner edge

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement slightly unbonded (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement slightly unbonded (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 23% (3.7.B.5b)

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

requires tacking

washer jets poor

Pass 1 Jul 2016 55,081 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2016 55,081 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 23 Jun 2015 49,661 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 6 Jun 2014 43,167 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2014 43,167 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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

both front fogs inop

both nearside brakes starting to bind

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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MT11 CNJ is a 2011 Kia Ceed in Red 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 MT11 CNJ, 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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MT11 CNJ is a 2011 Kia Ceed, first registered on 30 June 2011.

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