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PF11 DBO

2011 Kia Ceed

Blue Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

83,812 mi
Last recorded83,812 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Kia Ceed69,337 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF11 DBO
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 83,812 miles

Central Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

engine has oil leak

Fail 3 Apr 2026 83,812 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment no reserve travel (1.1.6 (c))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

engine has oil leak

Pass 23 Jan 2025 79,174 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2024 79,170 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Oct 2023 75,009 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2022 71,923 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Oct 2022 71,923 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2021 66,556 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Oct 2021 66,554 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished / split around tread blocks, primary grooves and sidewalls. sidewall damaged. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking around tread blocks and outer sidewall damaged. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Oct 2020 62,726 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 56,934 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2018 51,767 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Jul 2018 51,763 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Apr 2018 51,735 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Engine management light on

Exhaust hits at rear of the vehicle

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre worn badly on inner edge (225/45R17) (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre worn badly on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre worn badly on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre worn badly on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Pass 18 Feb 2017 43,105 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 32,312 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

unable to see rear brake pad condition

Fail 26 Feb 2016 32,310 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

unable to see rear brake pad condition

Pass 20 Feb 2015 12,769 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 9,893 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre outer wall damaged

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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PF11 DBO is a 2011 Kia Ceed in Blue with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 PF11 DBO, 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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PF11 DBO is a 2011 Kia Ceed, first registered on 8 August 2011.

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