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YT11 XAU

2011 Kia Ceed

White Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

76,412 mi
Last recorded76,412 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 Kia Ceed69,337 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT11 XAU
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2026 76,412 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 22 Aug 2025 71,141 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2024 66,242 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2023 62,208 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Aug 2023 62,208 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Aug 2022 58,640 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2021 53,910 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2020 50,402 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2020 50,388 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2019 46,501 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 28 Aug 2019 46,398 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 1 Oct 2018 41,813 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside outer sill damaged

Fail 1 Oct 2018 41,813 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside outer sill damaged

Pass 1 Sep 2017 35,235 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 28 Sep 2016 29,846 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2016 29,846 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Mar 2016 26,420 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 4mm left (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm left (3.5.1g)

Fail 25 Mar 2016 26,420 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 4mm left (3.5.1g)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm left (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Mar 2015 19,860 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

all tyres starting crack slightly and all tyre pressures were incorrect ...rectified

Pass 18 Mar 2014 14,616 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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YT11 XAU is a 2011 Kia Ceed in White with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 YT11 XAU, 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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YT11 XAU is a 2011 Kia Ceed, first registered on 31 March 2011.

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