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SY11 VWL

2011 Kia Ceed

Blue Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2023
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

153,565 mi
Last recorded153,565 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2022
Typical for 2011 Kia Ceed69,337 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY11 VWL
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2022 153,565 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front to rear all round (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

underside of vehicle has surface rust at rear

Pass 15 Apr 2021 137,201 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2019 118,052 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Jan 2019 117,974 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2018 102,291 miles

Emissions Not Detected

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre Inner Edge Feathered

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

Offside Rear Tyre Inner Edge Feathered

Under Trays Fitted Obscuring Some Under Side Components

Fail 30 Jan 2018 102,290 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Emissions Not Detected

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre Inner Edge Feathered

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

Offside Rear Tyre Inner Edge Feathered

Under Trays Fitted Obscuring Some Under Side Components

Pass 4 Jan 2017 80,221 miles

Rear brake discs partially corroded on inner faces

Fail 4 Jan 2017 80,221 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear brake discs partially corroded on inner faces

Pass 8 Jan 2016 63,434 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2016 63,434 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2016 63,434 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2015 42,470 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2015 42,470 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Pass 7 May 2014 40,525 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 VWL is a 2011 Kia Ceed in Blue with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 SY11 VWL, 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 VWL registered?

SY11 VWL is a 2011 Kia Ceed, first registered on 30 June 2011.

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