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VE11 NWU

2011 Kia Ceed

Silver Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

178,668 mi
Last recorded178,668 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Kia Ceed69,337 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE11 NWU
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 178,668 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2025 170,844 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2024 160,185 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear axle bushs (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Mar 2023 153,196 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2023 153,196 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Jan 2022 137,495 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2021 121,123 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2020 98,202 miles

engine covers fitted

undertrays fitted

Pass 23 Aug 2019 94,899 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2018 86,341 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2017 77,758 miles

Offside Rear tyre slightly distorted on inner edge

Fail 26 Aug 2017 77,758 miles

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Rear tyre slightly distorted on inner edge

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 31 Aug 2016 69,184 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 58,508 miles

Offside Rear tyre worn and feathered inner edge

Pass 10 Jun 2014 28,998 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

o/s/r seat down at time of test

rear wiper split

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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VE11 NWU is a 2011 Kia Ceed in Silver with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 VE11 NWU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VE11 NWU registered?

VE11 NWU is a 2011 Kia Ceed, first registered on 27 June 2011.

Is VE11 NWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for VE11 NWU shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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