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YR11 BDU

2011 Kia Ceed

White Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

158,687 mi
Last recorded158,687 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 Kia Ceed69,337 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR11 BDU
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 158,687 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2025 158,684 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Aug 2024 133,008 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 22 Aug 2024 133,008 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Both sides. (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Jul 2023 131,766 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Jul 2022 128,826 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2022 128,826 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 Jul 2021 126,065 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 10 Jul 2021 126,051 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working Both sides. (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2020 122,777 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2019 117,316 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Mar 2019 117,316 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2018 97,047 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear tyre wearing low on inner edge.

Fail 3 Mar 2018 94,047 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear tyre wearing low on inner edge.

Pass 25 Feb 2017 72,596 miles

Clutch master pressure valve weeping

NSF OSF ball joint boot split

NSF OSF inner cv boot leaking slightly

NSF OSF lower arm front bushes split

Fail 25 Feb 2017 72,596 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Clutch master pressure valve weeping

NSF OSF ball joint boot split

NSF OSF inner cv boot leaking slightly

NSF OSF lower arm front bushes split

Pass 27 Feb 2016 54,466 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 41,397 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Mar 2014 32,781 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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YR11 BDU 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 63.2%.

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 YR11 BDU, 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 YR11 BDU registered?

YR11 BDU is a 2011 Kia Ceed, first registered on 11 March 2011.

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