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SM11 XBD

2011 Kia Ceed

Silver Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

92,027 mi
Last recorded92,027 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Kia Ceed69,337 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 92,027 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2025 92,027 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2024 74,482 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2023 70,627 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2022 64,187 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2021 54,338 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2020 48,394 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2019 46,099 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2019 46,099 miles

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

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 26 Sep 2018 42,374 miles

all 4 tyres cracking

Fail 26 Sep 2018 42,373 miles

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

all 4 tyres cracking

Pass 28 Sep 2017 38,499 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

Fail 28 Sep 2017 38,498 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

Pass 21 Sep 2016 34,479 miles

Nearside Rear cracking

Fail 21 Sep 2016 34,478 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

both rear tyre cracking

Pass 21 Sep 2015 28,897 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2014 23,654 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 24 Sep 2014 23,654 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 20,254 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear o/s tyre wall and tread slight cracks

Fail 14 May 2014 20,253 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear o/s tyre wall and tread slight cracks

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 XBD is a 2011 Kia Ceed in Silver 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 SM11 XBD, 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 XBD registered?

SM11 XBD is a 2011 Kia Ceed, first registered on 31 July 2011.

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