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SP11 OLH

2011 Kia Ceed

Silver Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

113,373 mi
Last recorded113,373 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Kia Ceed69,337 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP11 OLH
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 113,373 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s & n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s & n/s (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded o/s & n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front/rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front/rear o/s & n/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Jan 2026 113,373 miles

Nearside Front Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick o/s & n/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s & n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s & n/s (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded o/s & n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front/rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front/rear o/s & n/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2025 99,372 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front& Rear Both Side (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both Side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Side (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Front& Rear Both Side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2024 86,800 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2023 84,446 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jan 2022 82,072 miles

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S and O/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jan 2021 79,995 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2020 78,914 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 24 Jan 2020 78,914 miles

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jan 2019 78,302 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2018 70,554 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2017 57,108 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Jan 2016 42,798 miles

Offside Rear inner edge has wear

Pass 27 Jan 2015 26,837 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Jan 2014 15,262 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2014 15,261 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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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SP11 OLH is a 2011 Kia Ceed in Silver with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SP11 OLH, 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 SP11 OLH registered?

SP11 OLH is a 2011 Kia Ceed, first registered on 3 March 2011.

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