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L2 JRU

2011 Kia Ceed

White Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

123,091 mi
Last recorded123,091 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Kia Ceed69,337 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL2 JRU
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 123,091 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes on both sides of vehicle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear splash guards corroded on both sides of vehicle

Fail 13 Nov 2025 122,999 miles

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

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes on both sides of vehicle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear splash guards corroded on both sides of vehicle

Pass 5 Nov 2024 111,632 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes on both sides of vehicle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear brake disc guards corroded on both sides of vehicle

Fail 31 Oct 2024 111,467 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes on both sides of vehicle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear brake disc guards corroded on both sides of vehicle

Pass 1 Nov 2023 102,289 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 2mm at lowest point (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 3mm at lowest point (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Nov 2023 102,289 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 2mm at lowest point (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 3mm at lowest point (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Nov 2022 92,016 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Rear wiper rubber split

coolant low

Fail 8 Nov 2022 92,016 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Parking brake lever inoperative (1.1.6 (d))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Rear wiper rubber split

coolant low

Pass 4 Nov 2021 81,811 miles

Brake lever pivots slightly worn hand brake slightly high but works (1.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front slight damage to head light

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 4 Nov 2021 81,811 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Brake lever pivots slightly worn hand brake slightly high but works (1.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front slight damage to head light

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 9 Nov 2020 71,091 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 28 Oct 2019 63,492 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2018 60,217 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2018 54,296 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2018 54,294 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2017 44,531 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2016 31,641 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2015 22,362 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 13,813 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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L2 JRU is a 2011 Kia Ceed in White with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 L2 JRU, 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 L2 JRU registered?

L2 JRU is a 2011 Kia Ceed, first registered on 1 March 2011.

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