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SP11 ZLZ

2011 Kia Ceed

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2024
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

129,054 mi
Last recorded129,054 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2023
Typical for 2011 Kia Ceed69,337 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP11 ZLZ
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2023 129,054 miles

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

front number plate starting to deteriorate

nearside front lower suspension arm front bush starting to split

nearside rear trailing arm front bush starting to split

offside front lower suspension arm front bush starting to split

offside rear lamp lens cracked

offside rear trailing arm front bush starting to split

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 6 Apr 2022 117,502 miles

front number plate starting to deteriorate

nearside front lower suspension arm front bush starting to split

nearside rear trailing arm front bush starting to split

offside front lower suspension arm front bush starting to split

offside rear lamp lens cracked

offside rear trailing arm front bush starting to split

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Fail 6 Apr 2022 117,491 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

front number plate starting to deteriorate

nearside front lower suspension arm front bush starting to split

nearside rear trailing arm front bush starting to split

offside front lower suspension arm front bush starting to split

offside rear lamp lens cracked

offside rear trailing arm front bush starting to split

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 12 Apr 2021 107,635 miles

front number plate starting to deteriorate

nearside front lower suspension arm front bush starting to split

nearside rear trailing arm front bush starting to split

offside front lower suspension arm front bush starting to split

offside rear lamp lens cracked

offside rear trailing arm front bush starting to split

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 25 Mar 2020 101,623 miles

both front, lower suspension arm front bushes are starting to split

both rear trailing arm front buses are starting to split

Fail 25 Mar 2020 101,616 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

both front, lower suspension arm front bushes are starting to split

both rear trailing arm front buses are starting to split

nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 4 Apr 2019 92,262 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2018 83,155 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 72,665 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald at edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 27 Mar 2017 72,665 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald at edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Apr 2016 61,501 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2016 61,501 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 48,326 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2015 48,326 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2014 33,320 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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SP11 ZLZ is a 2011 Kia Ceed in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 SP11 ZLZ, 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 ZLZ registered?

SP11 ZLZ is a 2011 Kia Ceed, first registered on 19 April 2011.

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