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SJ11 GNV

2011 Kia Ceed

Black Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

107,611 mi
Last recorded107,611 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Kia Ceed69,337 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ11 GNV
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 107,611 miles

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Worn On Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Jun 2024 98,240 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDES FRONT BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH SIDES EDGE WEAR (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH FRONT & REAR (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Jun 2024 98,240 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDES FRONT BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH SIDES EDGE WEAR (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH FRONT & REAR (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 May 2023 92,730 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/17w (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 31 May 2023 92,729 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/17w (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 7 Jun 2022 87,776 miles

Nearside Front Inner N/S/F inner CV gaiter securing clip missing allowing grease to escape

Offside Rear O/S/R Tyres worn in inner edge, requires wheel alignment check

Fail 6 Jun 2022 87,771 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier Battery loose in carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner N/S/F inner CV gaiter securing clip missing allowing grease to escape

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Requires attention (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively Requires attention (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear O/S/R Tyres worn in inner edge, requires wheel alignment check

Rear wiper blade seperated

Pass 1 Jun 2021 84,748 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2021 84,747 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

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 9 Jun 2020 82,137 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2020 82,111 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 6 Jun 2019 77,861 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2019 74,354 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

advice handbrake travel high (still reserve travel)

Fail 8 Jan 2019 74,334 miles

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

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

advice handbrake travel high (still reserve travel)

Pass 8 Jan 2018 66,058 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2017 59,143 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2015 51,336 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt cv joint clip (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 30 Dec 2015 51,336 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt cv joint clip (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Mar 2015 45,788 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 30,583 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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SJ11 GNV is a 2011 Kia Ceed in Black with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 SJ11 GNV, 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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SJ11 GNV is a 2011 Kia Ceed, first registered on 13 March 2011.

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