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SY11 RZE

2011 Kia Ceed

Black Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2025
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

162,887 mi
Last recorded162,887 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2025
Typical for 2011 Kia Ceed69,337 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY11 RZE
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Fail 14 Mar 2025 162,887 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Only box split open (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside and nearside front strut top bearings stiff

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak at intercooler. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin remaining pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2024 151,868 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2024 151,868 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam bulb contact blade broken in plug (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Mar 2023 145,224 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated weeping grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front side light bulb replaced

Pass 9 Mar 2022 138,710 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive at rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2021 130,987 miles

Front both not clearing screen / replaced

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 12 Mar 2020 126,164 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rears and are also wearing a bit low on tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Mar 2019 112,840 miles

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))

fuel tank corroded

Pass 26 Feb 2018 100,870 miles

Rear tyres cracked

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

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

Fail 26 Feb 2018 100,870 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam Offside (1.7.5a)

rear brake binding Nearside (3.7.B.1)

Rear tyres cracked

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2017 85,710 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 66,782 miles

Rear Brake pads worn

Rear Tyre inner edges worn

Pass 13 Mar 2015 51,373 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 38,284 miles

Front and Rear brake discs worn.

N/S/R Brake sticking

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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SY11 RZE is a 2011 Kia Ceed in Black with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 SY11 RZE, 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 SY11 RZE registered?

SY11 RZE is a 2011 Kia Ceed, first registered on 17 March 2011.

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