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SM11 HBN

2011 Kia Ceed

Silver Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

104,850 mi
Last recorded104,850 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Kia Ceed69,337 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM11 HBN
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 104,850 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened & all attached suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Oct 2025 104,850 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened & all attached suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2024 100,424 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside back plates at hubs (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and both upper arms /.rods nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Nov 2024 100,424 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside back plates at hubs (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and both upper arms /.rods nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2023 96,623 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened ALL LOWER SUSPENSION CORRODED (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 9 Nov 2023 96,623 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened ALL LOWER SUSPENSION CORRODED (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2022 92,683 miles

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

Fail 8 Nov 2022 92,674 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2021 86,199 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened sub-frame bracket (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened sub-frame bracket (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2020 81,944 miles
Pass 2 May 2019 79,123 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2019 78,978 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 8 May 2018 65,673 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 Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

o/s/f tyre worn on the inner edge

Fail 8 May 2018 65,672 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

o/s/f tyre worn on the inner edge

Pass 21 Apr 2017 57,056 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 21 Apr 2017 57,056 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

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

Pass 7 May 2016 50,944 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 45,561 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2014 37,262 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 HBN 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 63.2%.

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 HBN, 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 SM11 HBN registered?

SM11 HBN is a 2011 Kia Ceed, first registered on 16 May 2011.

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