2011 · 13 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2011 Kia Ceed MOT pass rate and common faults

6,786 MOT tests in 2024. 50.0% passed first time, compared with 61.8% for all cars the same age.

81Well below average
Passed first time50.0%
Failed or needed repairs50.0%
Typical mileage at test99,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 6,786 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Position lamp: not working7.1%
  2. Stop lamp: not working6.2%
  3. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements5.8%
  4. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm4.4%
    460 marked dangerous
  5. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam4.2%
  6. Linkage ball joints: ball joint excessively worn4.1%
  7. Service brake performance: excessively binding3.6%
  8. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed3.6%
    322 marked dangerous
  9. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick3.2%
    298 marked dangerous
  10. Linkage ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt3.2%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Lights & electrics42.6%
  2. Brakes31.4%
  3. Suspension24.8%
  4. Tyres12.3%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)9.5%
  6. Steering4.1%
  7. Body & chassis3.6%
  8. Emissions & leaks3.6%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm23.1%
  2. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn16.5%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened15.8%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick10.6%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure9.8%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year fails more often than most cars its age, so budget for repairs and check the history carefully. Before buying, check the area that fails most: position lamp: not working. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2011 Kia Ceed?

In 2024, 50.0% of 2011 Kia Ceed cars passed their MOT first time, across 6,786 tests. The average for all 13-year-old cars was 61.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2011 Kia Ceed?

The most common failure reasons were position lamp: not working; stop lamp: not working; rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2011 Kia Ceed reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 81, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).