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SM11 FRF

2011 Kia Ceed

Silver Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

135,622 mi
Last recorded135,622 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Kia Ceed69,337 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM11 FRF
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 135,622 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2025 124,249 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2025 124,245 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 May 2024 108,441 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2023 104,776 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2022 99,666 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge. Cracking around tread grooves (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Mar 2021 93,441 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2021 93,441 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2020 86,572 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Mar 2020 86,572 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Mar 2019 75,521 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2019 75,521 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2018 64,617 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2017 54,259 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2017 54,259 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Jan 2016 47,024 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2016 47,024 miles

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 19 Jan 2015 29,446 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2015 29,441 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 14 Mar 2014 26,524 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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SM11 FRF is a 2011 Kia Ceed in Silver with a 1,591cc petrol 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 SM11 FRF, 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 SM11 FRF registered?

SM11 FRF is a 2011 Kia Ceed, first registered on 20 June 2011.

Is SM11 FRF safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM11 FRF shows 20 tests with a 65% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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