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YS11 VWE

2011 Kia Ceed

Black Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2025
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

108,310 mi
Last recorded108,310 miles
Recorded on30 May 2024
Typical for 2011 Kia Ceed69,337 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS11 VWE
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 May 2024 108,310 miles

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 27 May 2024 108,307 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2023 99,431 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2022 96,910 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake has reserve travel.

Vehicle under-trays present.

Pass 4 Sep 2021 90,407 miles

Nearside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

under trays fitted

Fail 28 Aug 2021 90,036 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

under trays fitted

Pass 3 Sep 2020 81,965 miles

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

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

under trays fitted

Fail 29 Aug 2020 81,963 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm and bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm tread and bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

under trays fitted

Pass 11 Sep 2019 74,135 miles

Nearside Front Inner cv boot leaking grease around outer clip but preventing ingress of dirt

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Inner cv boot leaking grease around outer clip but preventing ingress of dirt

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 11 Sep 2019 74,135 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Inner cv boot leaking grease around outer clip but preventing ingress of dirt

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Inner cv boot leaking grease around outer clip but preventing ingress of dirt

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 6 Oct 2018 63,581 miles

Front Inner cv boots both leaking grease around clips but are secure and prevent ingress of dirt

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

Fail 6 Oct 2018 63,581 miles

Front Inner cv boots both leaking grease around clips but are secure and prevent ingress of dirt

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Oct 2017 53,222 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2016 40,223 miles

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

Nearside Rear child seat fitted unable to inspect seat belt

Pass 7 Oct 2015 30,234 miles

n/s/front tyre has cuts in sidewall

removed items from drivers view

undertrays fitted

Pass 29 Sep 2014 14,917 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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YS11 VWE is a 2011 Kia Ceed in Black with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 YS11 VWE, 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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YS11 VWE is a 2011 Kia Ceed, first registered on 28 July 2011.

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