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SY11 UYO

2011 Kia Ceed

White Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

94,543 mi
Last recorded94,543 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2026
Typical for 2011 Kia Ceed69,337 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY11 UYO
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2026 94,543 miles

SURFACE CORROSION ON TOWBAR FRAME

Fail 14 Sep 2026 94,540 miles

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

Towbar component defective ELECTRICAL SOCKET INSECURE / SOCKET HOLDER MISSING (6.1.6 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Oct 2025 89,457 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s tyres wearing in bands on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Oct 2024 84,134 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Clip insecure on steering rack boot

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Noise from strut top area on lock to lock check

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated Slight travel on lever (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Difficult to inspect (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Oct 2023 77,358 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LEGAL LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2022 73,104 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LIMIT and wearing unevenly in bands on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Oct 2021 66,873 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge close too the cords. Dangerous. (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 27 Oct 2021 66,873 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge close too the cords. Dangerous. (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2020 60,685 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2020 60,628 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Apr 2019 49,446 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also nail in tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Towbar electrical socket slightly insecure.

Pass 23 Apr 2018 42,152 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 35,557 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 28,878 miles

both rear tyres slightly perished

Fail 9 Apr 2015 20,747 miles

Irregular wear on inner edges of both rear tyres

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

Towbar fitted. No ball fitted.

Pass 9 Apr 2015 20,747 miles

Irregular wear on inner edges of both rear tyres

Towbar fitted. No ball fitted.

Pass 9 Apr 2014 10,545 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 31 Mar 2014 10,542 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 UYO is a 2011 Kia Ceed in White with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 UYO, 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 UYO registered?

SY11 UYO is a 2011 Kia Ceed, first registered on 12 May 2011.

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