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N44 LAE

2011 Kia Ceed

Black Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

118,091 mi
Last recorded118,091 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2026
Typical for 2011 Kia Ceed69,337 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN44 LAE
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2026 118,091 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2026 118,066 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 2 Oct 2025 112,852 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2025 112,840 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 Sep 2024 109,511 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2023 107,007 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also cracking/perished on tread area (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge worn also cracking/perished on tread area (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Sep 2023 107,007 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also cracking/perished on tread area (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge worn also cracking/perished on tread area (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 20 Sep 2022 102,547 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Sep 2021 98,511 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 95,626 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2019 90,028 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2018 80,263 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 70,345 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both rear tyres starting to mishape and cracking

offside rear quarter panel damaged

Pass 28 Sep 2016 57,910 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear child seat fitted

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

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

Fail 26 Sep 2016 57,910 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear child seat fitted

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2015 46,853 miles

Offside Rear body work damaged

Pass 18 Sep 2014 35,157 miles

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

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

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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N44 LAE is a 2011 Kia Ceed in Black with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 N44 LAE, 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 N44 LAE registered?

N44 LAE is a 2011 Kia Ceed, first registered on 30 September 2011.

Is N44 LAE safe to buy?

The MOT history for N44 LAE shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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