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NV11 XRS

2011 Kia Ceed

Red Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Nov 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

119,002 mi
Last recorded119,002 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Kia Ceed69,337 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV11 XRS
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2025 119,002 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2024 106,386 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2023 94,345 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2022 81,669 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2022 79,771 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2021 78,688 miles

Bonnet catch sticking

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approximately 90% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Fog light not working

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Weeping grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Parking has little to no reserve travel

Pass 15 Jul 2020 78,274 miles

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

Front brake pads 80% worn

Fail 10 Jul 2020 78,258 miles

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

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

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

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

Front brake pads 80% worn

Pass 3 May 2019 75,068 miles
Fail 2 May 2019 75,062 miles

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

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

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 4 Jul 2017 65,077 miles

offside rear seat has child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

offside rear tyre out of shape, worn inner edge and has a nail in tread

Fail 4 Jul 2017 65,077 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

offside rear seat has child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

offside rear tyre out of shape, worn inner edge and has a nail in tread

Pass 15 Jul 2016 58,580 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2015 44,221 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

SLIGHT GREASE LEAK N/S/F INNER CV BOOT

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Aug 2014 36,814 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 35,865 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2014 35,865 miles

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

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

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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NV11 XRS is a 2011 Kia Ceed in Red 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 NV11 XRS, 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 NV11 XRS registered?

NV11 XRS is a 2011 Kia Ceed, first registered on 12 July 2011.

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