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SH11 POF

2011 Kia Ceed

Silver Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Aug 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

106,577 mi
Last recorded106,577 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 Kia Ceed69,337 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2026 106,577 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2025 97,581 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 28 Jul 2025 97,581 miles

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

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))

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

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jul 2024 80,556 miles

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively high reserve travel and parking brake grabbing offside rear nearside rear service brake fluctuating - it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Jul 2024 80,556 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively high reserve travel and parking brake grabbing offside rear nearside rear service brake fluctuating - it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Jul 2023 73,848 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2022 66,924 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2021 66,401 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2020 65,734 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2020 65,734 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2019 64,201 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2019 64,201 miles

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2018 62,471 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2018 62,471 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Jun 2017 60,532 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone front bush= (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Jun 2016 57,124 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2015 49,075 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Jul 2014 34,871 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2014 34,871 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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 POF is a 2011 Kia Ceed in Silver with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 SH11 POF, 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 POF registered?

SH11 POF is a 2011 Kia Ceed, first registered on 9 May 2011.

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