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YF11 JVU

2011 Kia Ceed

White Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2025
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

181,024 mi
Last recorded181,024 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2024
Typical for 2011 Kia Ceed69,337 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF11 JVU
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2024 181,024 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2024 181,024 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2024 177,156 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2022 173,646 miles

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

Fail 5 Dec 2022 173,643 miles

Brake performance not tested due to brake binding (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2021 164,909 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2021 164,909 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Dec 2020 154,297 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s/f and both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jun 2019 139,298 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2019 139,298 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 6 Jul 2018 139,271 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2017 129,177 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn, worn edges

Offside Rear tyre worn inner edge

Pass 14 Sep 2016 114,637 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 96,728 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

chips in screen

oil leak

Pass 2 Sep 2014 84,200 miles

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

Fail 2 Sep 2014 84,200 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2014 82,637 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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YF11 JVU is a 2011 Kia Ceed in White with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 YF11 JVU, 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 YF11 JVU registered?

YF11 JVU is a 2011 Kia Ceed, first registered on 24 June 2011.

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