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RU05 BYZ

2011 Kia Ceed

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

78,151 mi
Last recorded78,151 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Kia Ceed69,337 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRU05 BYZ
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 78,151 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2024 74,523 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2023 74,383 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2022 71,179 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2022 71,178 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2021 63,591 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2021 63,591 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2020 58,329 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2019 53,198 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2018 46,746 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2017 38,618 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2017 38,618 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Oct 2016 29,560 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 27,536 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 22,954 miles

tyres starting to perish

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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RU05 BYZ is a 2011 Kia Ceed in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 RU05 BYZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RU05 BYZ registered?

RU05 BYZ is a 2011 Kia Ceed, first registered on 23 May 2011.

Is RU05 BYZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for RU05 BYZ shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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