Kia Ceed 2 Ecodynamics CRDI (2011)
2011 Kia Ceed 2 Ecodynamics CRDI
CarHunch analysed 102 real MOT records for the 2011 Kia Ceed 2 Ecodynamics CRDI. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
This 2011 Kia Ceed is a real reliability concern: only 51.8% pass first time, nearly 30 percentage points below the UK average of 80%. The good news is that dangerous defects are absent from this cohort, so failures tend to be fixable rather than safety-critical.
At 109,500 miles average, these cars have covered substantial mileage and it shows—the 0.78 average failures per vehicle suggest wear-related issues are accumulating steadily. Before buying one, get a pre-purchase inspection focused on engine and transmission condition, as the failure pattern indicates age-related deterioration rather than design flaws.
What to check before buying a 2011 Kia Ceed 2 Ecodynamics CRDI
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diesel (97%) | 99 | 51.1% | 0.74 |
| Gas Bi-Fuel (3%) | 3 | 76.8% | 2.33 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2011 Kia Ceed 2 Ecodynamics CRDI vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2011 Kia Ceed 2 Ecodynamics CRDI vehicles fall between 93,069 and 129,613 miles.
2011 Kia Ceed 2 Ecodynamics CRDI — Still on the Road
38 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 — 76% of the peak remain.
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2017–2025.
MOT History Averages
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