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NJ11 BBY

2023 Kia Ceed

Grey Petrol 1482cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

105,765 mi
Last recorded105,765 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2023 Kia Ceed28,988 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ11 BBY
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2023
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,482cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 105,765 miles

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

Fail 4 Dec 2025 105,759 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 Nov 2025 33,413 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2024 95,226 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (0.1 (b))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Nearside and Offside (1.2.1 (e))

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

Front Undertray insecure

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and cuts in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2023 86,485 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2023 86,483 miles

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

exhaust heatshield insecure

Pass 9 Dec 2022 76,818 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear disc pads low - keep in check.

Fail 9 Dec 2022 76,818 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear disc pads low - keep in check.

Pass 14 Dec 2021 66,960 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt X2 ()

Fail 14 Dec 2021 66,960 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt X2 ()

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

Pass 15 Dec 2020 57,819 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 17 Dec 2019 49,985 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test items hanging from rear view mirror ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated lower suspension arm outer ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated lower suspension arm outer ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 13 Dec 2019 49,914 miles

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both registration plate lamps not working (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test items hanging from rear view mirror ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated lower suspension arm outer ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated lower suspension arm outer ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2018 40,641 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test items hanging from rear view mirror ()

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2017 32,885 miles

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

steering making a noise on lock to lock

Fail 15 Dec 2017 32,885 miles

steering making a noise on lock to lock

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 30 Nov 2016 22,376 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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NJ11 BBY is a 2023 Kia Ceed in Grey with a 1,482cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 2023 Kia Ceed models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.6% with a typical mileage of 28,988 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 NJ11 BBY, 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 3 years old, this Kia Ceed is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was NJ11 BBY registered?

NJ11 BBY is a 2023 Kia Ceed, first registered on 17 March 2023.

Is NJ11 BBY safe to buy?

The MOT history for NJ11 BBY shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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