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AY11 WPU

2011 Kia Ceed

Silver Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

128,347 mi
Last recorded128,347 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Kia Ceed69,337 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY11 WPU
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 128,347 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface side of lens damaged (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2024 125,163 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2024 125,151 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/4517 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2023 119,645 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 31 Jan 2023 119,399 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury light lens (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2022 110,052 miles

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

Fail 7 Jan 2022 110,026 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel excessive travel before operation (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury light lens broken (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides, front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Dec 2020 102,016 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2019 93,756 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2019 93,756 miles

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2018 79,585 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2018 79,583 miles

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

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

major oil leak

Pass 8 Jul 2017 66,690 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rears (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Oct 2015 50,796 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Offside and nearside front (3.5.1g)

Child seat fitted

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

Fail 27 Oct 2015 50,796 miles

Stop lamp not working Offside and nearside (1.2.1b)

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Offside and nearside front (4.1.D.1a)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Offside and nearside front (3.5.1g)

Child seat fitted

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Offside and nearside front (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 6 Nov 2014 40,432 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 38,669 miles

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

Fail 27 Feb 2014 38,669 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside rear tyre worn on inside edge.

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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AY11 WPU is a 2011 Kia Ceed in Silver with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 AY11 WPU, 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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AY11 WPU is a 2011 Kia Ceed, first registered on 1 March 2011.

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