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SH11 GCZ

2011 Kia Ceed

Silver Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

104,460 mi
Last recorded104,460 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Kia Ceed69,337 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH11 GCZ
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 104,460 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 May 2025 99,477 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Towbar component corroded, but not excessively advise removel or replacement (6.1.6 (a))

both rear tyres worn on inside edges

rear suspension and subframe slightly corroded

Fail 6 May 2025 99,477 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Towbar component corroded, but not excessively advise removel or replacement (6.1.6 (a))

both rear tyres worn on inside edges

rear suspension and subframe slightly corroded

Pass 27 May 2024 93,707 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

offside washer jet working but weak

tow bar corroded

Fail 27 May 2024 93,699 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin all front very worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

offside washer jet working but weak

tow bar corroded

Pass 31 May 2023 86,333 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 31 May 2023 86,333 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 11 May 2022 79,177 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both front and offside rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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 on limit (5.2.3 (e))

both rear tyres worn unevenly

front wiper blades poor

nearside rear brake disc corroded on outside face

Pass 19 May 2021 72,776 miles
Fail 19 May 2021 72,769 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 May 2020 66,348 miles

front brake disc inside face slightly corroded

offside rear tyre slightly worn on inside edge

Pass 7 May 2019 60,481 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured offside front and both side repeters (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 25 May 2018 55,595 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 48,745 miles

Nearside Rear cut in tyre sidewall no cords

lip on front brake discs pads approx 75% worn

Pass 10 May 2016 41,922 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 34,563 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 26,530 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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SH11 GCZ is a 2011 Kia Ceed in Silver with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 SH11 GCZ, 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 SH11 GCZ registered?

SH11 GCZ is a 2011 Kia Ceed, first registered on 31 May 2011.

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