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PN11 PWK

2011 Kia Ceed

Red Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

147,557 mi
Last recorded147,557 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Kia Ceed69,337 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN11 PWK
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 147,557 miles

Fuel hose chafing fuel tank hose. (6.1.3 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2024 141,701 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2023 135,045 miles

Both rear number plate lamps working, but have reduced light output

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

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

Nearside front inner CV boot has grease contamination but no visible leak

Nearside washer not working, offside is providing sufficient fluid.

Reserve travel low on handbrake

Fail 16 Oct 2023 135,045 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel handbrake (1.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt screw in hub type (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Both rear number plate lamps working, but have reduced light output

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

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

Nearside front inner CV boot has grease contamination but no visible leak

Nearside washer not working, offside is providing sufficient fluid.

Pass 19 Oct 2022 129,581 miles

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

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

Nearside front inner CV boot has grease contamination but no visible leak

Fail 18 Oct 2022 129,581 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel handbrake has no reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (part of arm) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside front inner CV boot has grease contamination but no visible leak

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged close to limit and stepped on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Oct 2021 124,281 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2020 120,629 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2019 113,991 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2019 113,964 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2018 106,099 miles

Nearside washer jet not working.

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Nov 2017 94,496 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 23 Nov 2017 94,462 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2016 91,347 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 75,265 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Mar 2015 75,265 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Mar 2014 57,351 miles

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

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

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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PN11 PWK 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 70.6%.

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 PN11 PWK, 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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PN11 PWK is a 2011 Kia Ceed, first registered on 30 March 2011.

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