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SM11 YKG

2011 Kia Ceed

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2022
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

106,362 mi
Last recorded106,362 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2021
Typical for 2011 Kia Ceed69,337 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM11 YKG
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2021 106,362 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2020 95,470 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 13 Aug 2019 84,876 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2019 84,876 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 8 Aug 2018 74,018 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2017 64,375 miles

N/S/R BRAKES BINDING

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

REAR BRAKES IMBALANCED

Fail 4 Aug 2017 64,353 miles

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

N/S/R BRAKES BINDING

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

REAR BRAKES IMBALANCED

Pass 3 Aug 2016 54,129 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 43,795 miles

o/s/f tyre worn low

Fail 10 Aug 2015 43,795 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

o/s/f tyre worn low

Pass 8 Aug 2014 33,290 miles

advise both front lower suspension arm bushes de-bonding

advise n/s inner CV boot deteriorating/weeping grease

advise n/s/f tyre tread worn to approx 3.3mm tread depth

Fail 8 Aug 2014 33,290 miles

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

advise both front lower suspension arm bushes de-bonding

advise n/s inner CV boot deteriorating/weeping grease

advise n/s/f tyre tread worn to approx 3.3mm tread depth

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 YKG is a 2011 Kia Ceed in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YKG, 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 YKG registered?

SM11 YKG is a 2011 Kia Ceed, first registered on 12 August 2011.

Is SM11 YKG safe to buy?

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