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YC11 EAG

2011 Kia Ceed

White Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

117,176 mi
Last recorded117,176 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Kia Ceed69,337 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC11 EAG
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2026 117,176 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2025 113,242 miles

Both rear coil springs corroded

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

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 21 May 2025 113,242 miles

Both rear coil springs corroded

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 May 2024 108,831 miles

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

Fail 13 May 2024 108,831 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 15 May 2023 103,803 miles
Fail 15 May 2023 103,803 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2022 96,016 miles
Fail 10 May 2022 96,016 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 May 2021 86,762 miles
Pass 7 May 2020 81,410 miles

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

Fail 7 May 2020 81,410 miles

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

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

Pass 15 May 2019 73,449 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 63,360 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 May 2017 53,982 miles

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

both rear tyres bald on edges

Fail 4 May 2017 53,982 miles

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both sides rear inner face (4.1.D.1b)

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides front (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres going bald inside edge

Pass 13 May 2016 43,405 miles

6-pin trailer socket not operating as intended

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides front inner clips (2.5.C.1a)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides front (2.4.G.2)

tow ball not fitted time of test

Pass 7 May 2015 33,607 miles

6-pin tow socket fault

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 22 May 2014 24,422 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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YC11 EAG is a 2011 Kia Ceed in White with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 YC11 EAG, 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 YC11 EAG registered?

YC11 EAG is a 2011 Kia Ceed, first registered on 26 May 2011.

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