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RK11 VHC

2011 Kia Ceed

Grey Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

120,813 mi
Last recorded120,813 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Kia Ceed69,337 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK11 VHC
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 120,813 miles

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

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

all suspension components rusty

Pass 3 Mar 2025 108,810 miles

corrosion on rear axle and suspension arms

handbrake high/long travel, rear discs lipped and POOR condition on inner face, 20-30kg pulse form rear brakes, outer pads worn, o/s rear service brake has no lock out, front discs lipped and inner face deteriorating

o/s front indicator fading

rear trailing arm bushes deteriorated and weak, rear spring lower arm inner bushes deteriorated ( more offside ), other rear suspension bushes deteriorating

rear tyres worn and feathered on inner edge ( more n/s )

Fail 3 Mar 2025 108,810 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

corrosion on rear axle and suspension arms

handbrake high/long travel, rear discs lipped and POOR condition on inner face, 20-30kg pulse form rear brakes, outer pads worn, o/s rear service brake has no lock out, front discs lipped and inner face deteriorating

n/s wiper split

o/s front indicator fading

rear trailing arm bushes deteriorated and weak, rear spring lower arm inner bushes deteriorated ( more offside ), other rear suspension bushes deteriorating

rear tyres worn and feathered on inner edge ( more n/s )

Pass 27 Feb 2024 99,609 miles

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear trailing arm front bushes starting to debond (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Feb 2024 99,607 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear trailing arm front bushes starting to debond (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2023 94,732 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged slightly out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged slightly out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))

Pass 1 Mar 2022 87,364 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2021 82,594 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2020 79,387 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Mar 2019 73,492 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning hi level (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2018 63,727 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both fronts 3mm & wearing on edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Feb 2017 55,329 miles

rear brake pads low

Pass 4 Mar 2016 47,837 miles

Nearside Wiper blade starting to tail

Pass 25 Feb 2015 38,460 miles

nearside front tyre slightly perished on outer sidewall

offside front tyre slightly perished on outer sidewall

Fail 25 Feb 2015 38,460 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

nearside front tyre slightly perished on outer sidewall

offside front tyre slightly perished on outer sidewall

Pass 28 Feb 2014 30,032 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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RK11 VHC is a 2011 Kia Ceed in Grey with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 RK11 VHC, 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 RK11 VHC registered?

RK11 VHC is a 2011 Kia Ceed, first registered on 4 March 2011.

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