2011 Kia Ceed · 24,079 MOT tests
2011 Kia Ceed reliability
2011 Kia Ceeds fail 47.9% of first MOT tests, 31% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 15 of 15 Ceed years (24,079 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Kia Ceeds: 32.7%)
- 47.9%
- first-time fail rate (all Kia Ceeds: 32.7%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 31% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 11
- 94,170
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 11
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 24,079
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2011 against the years either side
- 2010 cars: 23% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2011 car does worse)
- 2012 cars: 25% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2011 car does worse)
- Weak spot: brakes, 17.4% of tests fail here (102% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: exhaust, emissions and leaks, 43% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2011 car carries a 60 plate (January–February 2011), or a 11 plate (March–August 2011), or a 61 plate (September–December 2011).
Common problems
What fails on a 2011 Kia Ceed
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics26.9%
- Suspension18.2%
- Brakes17.4%
- Tyres10.2%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors9%
- Body, chassis and structure3.2%
- Steering3.2%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Position lamp not working 8.04%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Stop lamp not working 7.52%
A failed stop lamp means drivers behind cannot see when you brake, a safety risk that must be fixed.
Dipped beam headlamp not working 5.02%
A failed dipped beam makes it hard to see and be seen at night, so the lamp needs fixing before driving.
Parking brake efficiency below minimum 4.64%
The parking brake holds the car less well than required, so it may roll on a slope and needs repair.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 3.76%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Windscreen washer fluid insufficient 3.57%
Washers are not supplying enough liquid, so the windscreen cannot be cleared properly, which is a safety issue.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (20.26%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (13.74%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (13.16%) · Brake pads wearing thin (9.89%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (8.34%) · Coil spring showing some corrosion (4.92%)
Other years
Every Kia Ceed year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2011 Kia Ceed reliable?
2011 Kia Ceeds fail 47.9% of first MOT tests, 31% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 15 of 15 Ceed years (24,079 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2011 Kia Ceed MOT?
Most often position lamp not working (8.04% of tests), stop lamp not working (7.52% of tests), dipped beam headlamp not working (5.02% of tests).
How many miles should a 2011 Kia Ceed have done?
At its MOT aged about 11, a typical 2011 Kia Ceed shows 94,170 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2011 car?
A car first registered in 2011 carries a 60 plate (January–February 2011), or a 11 plate (March–August 2011), or a 61 plate (September–December 2011).
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