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YS11 XJK

2011 Kia Ceed

Silver Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

128,690 mi
Last recorded128,690 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2025
Typical for 2011 Kia Ceed69,337 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS11 XJK
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2025 128,690 miles

handbrake high

Fail 9 Apr 2025 128,690 miles

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

handbrake high

Pass 5 Apr 2024 119,377 miles

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 2 Apr 2024 119,208 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint locking device ineffective clamp loose (2.1.3 (d))

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

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps all (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 11 Apr 2023 98,152 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2023 98,122 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen poor (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen no liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2022 90,935 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Mar 2021 80,355 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2021 80,355 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Mar 2020 73,974 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 64,847 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2019 64,847 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2018 56,288 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2018 56,288 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Mar 2017 49,287 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 42,056 miles

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

Fail 17 Mar 2016 42,056 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Tears around inner edge of tyre exposing cord. (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Tears around inner edge of tyre exposing cord. (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Mar 2015 37,169 miles

Nearside rear tyre feathered on inside edge.

Offide rear tyre feathered on inside edge.

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

Pass 25 Mar 2014 31,792 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 XJK is a 2011 Kia Ceed in Silver 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 YS11 XJK, 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 YS11 XJK registered?

YS11 XJK is a 2011 Kia Ceed, first registered on 21 July 2011.

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