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DU11 LLJ

2011 Kia Ceed

Silver Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2026
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

82,215 mi
Last recorded82,215 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2024
Typical for 2011 Kia Ceed69,337 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU11 LLJ
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2024 82,215 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

both rear tyres inner edge wear

Pass 28 Dec 2023 77,962 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front number plate damaged

Pass 23 Dec 2022 74,058 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2022 74,043 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 13 Jan 2022 69,591 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2022 69,591 miles

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

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Side repeater incorrect colour Both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 24 Jul 2021 67,728 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2021 67,728 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2021 66,196 miles

both rear coil springs corroded

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

both front lower wishbone front bushes starting to split away

Fail 15 Jan 2021 66,196 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

both front lower wishbone front bushes starting to split away

both rear coil springs corroded

rear brake discs worn and lipped

Pass 14 Jan 2020 58,749 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp lens cracked

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

Service brake pedal spongy/long travel but still has reserve

Fail 13 Jan 2020 58,750 miles

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Position lamp lens cracked

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

Service brake pedal spongy/long travel but still has reserve

Pass 18 Jan 2019 49,240 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Jan 2019 49,240 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Side repeater incorrect colour both front (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jan 2018 38,767 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 8 Jan 2018 38,766 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 9 Jan 2017 30,277 miles

engine overs and under trays fitted at time of test

Fail 9 Jan 2017 30,277 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

engine overs and under trays fitted at time of test

Pass 30 Dec 2015 22,249 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2015 19,968 miles

front wipers smearing slightly

rear number plate deteriorated

Pass 10 Jan 2014 16,457 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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DU11 LLJ is a 2011 Kia Ceed in Silver with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 DU11 LLJ, 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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What year was DU11 LLJ registered?

DU11 LLJ is a 2011 Kia Ceed, first registered on 11 March 2011.

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