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PP51 LES

2011 Kia Ceed

Silver Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

165,150 mi
Last recorded165,150 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Kia Ceed69,337 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPP51 LES
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 165,150 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2025 159,382 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2025 159,382 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2024 150,733 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2024 150,733 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2023 143,813 miles

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

Fail 4 Apr 2023 143,813 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2022 138,193 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2022 138,193 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 6 Apr 2021 132,569 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2020 127,656 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Feb 2020 127,656 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2019 121,784 miles

grease on n/s inner cv gaiter

h/brake travel excessive

Fail 21 Feb 2019 121,716 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn bonding failed (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

grease on n/s inner cv gaiter

h/brake travel excessive

Pass 8 Feb 2018 108,543 miles

grease on nsf inner cv gaiter

Fail 8 Feb 2018 108,543 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

front tyres worn excessively on inner edges

grease on nsf inner cv gaiter

osf brake pad low

osr tyre on limit..inner edge

Pass 16 Feb 2017 95,858 miles

grease on nsf inner cv gaiter

nsr tyre worn excessively on inner edge

Fail 16 Feb 2017 95,852 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working side (1.1.A.3b)

grease on nsf inner cv gaiter

nsr tyre worn excessively on inner edge

Pass 25 Feb 2016 84,733 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2015 83,710 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2014 70,239 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2014 70,204 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Dec 2013 57,506 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front brake discs worn

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 18 Dec 2013 57,506 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear tyres worn inner edges

front brake discs worn

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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PP51 LES is a 2011 Kia Ceed in Silver with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 PP51 LES, 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 PP51 LES registered?

PP51 LES is a 2011 Kia Ceed, first registered on 18 January 2011.

Is PP51 LES safe to buy?

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