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WV11 XLK

2011 Kia Ceed

Black Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Mar 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

38,712 mi
Last recorded38,712 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Kia Ceed69,337 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV11 XLK
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 38,712 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Control arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Control arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Slight notch in steering

Pass 12 Mar 2025 37,002 miles

Slight Notch In Steering

Pass 18 Mar 2024 35,496 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2023 33,608 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Mar 2023 33,600 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2022 31,593 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2021 29,433 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5MM (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5MM (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Mar 2020 27,677 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2019 25,214 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 22,718 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 19,755 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 16,437 miles

All four tyres perishing

Pass 19 Mar 2015 13,216 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 9,515 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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WV11 XLK is a 2011 Kia Ceed in Black with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 WV11 XLK, 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 WV11 XLK registered?

WV11 XLK is a 2011 Kia Ceed, first registered on 28 March 2011.

Is WV11 XLK safe to buy?

The MOT history for WV11 XLK shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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