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SY11 UFU

2011 Kia Ceed

Black Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2022
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

221,516 mi
Last recorded221,516 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2021
Typical for 2011 Kia Ceed69,337 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2021 221,516 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Nov 2021 221,501 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side plus hand brake too high (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2020 171,502 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play droplink (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 30 Sep 2020 171,500 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play droplink (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Apr 2019 145,836 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2018 138,122 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2017 120,261 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2016 94,000 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit uneven wear (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit uneven wear (4.1.E.1)

Fail 15 Apr 2015 70,282 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Apr 2015 70,282 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 48,282 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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SY11 UFU is a 2011 Kia Ceed in Black with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 UFU, 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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SY11 UFU is a 2011 Kia Ceed, first registered on 16 April 2011.

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