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LB11 EXJ

2011 Kia Ceed

Grey Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2024
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

143,403 mi
Last recorded143,403 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2023
Typical for 2011 Kia Ceed69,337 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB11 EXJ
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2023 143,403 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2022 137,392 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2022 137,392 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing track rod end split pin (2.1.3 (d))

Pass 30 Nov 2021 130,306 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2020 128,652 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Dec 2020 128,650 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear 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

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

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

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Oct 2020 128,628 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

child seat fitted to n/s/r not allowing full inspection of adult belt

exhaust slightly corroded

n/s cv boots slightly deteriorated

n/s/f brake pipe slightly corroded

o/s/f brake pads v.worn

o/s/f sidelamp deteriorated

oil at min

rear discs/pads in poor condition

slight play in steering rack / u/j

slight wear front/rear suspension bushes

Pass 1 May 2019 112,972 miles

both n/s cv boots slightly deteriorated

both n/s tyres cracking and both rears wearing insides

child seat fitted to n/s/r not allowing full inspection of adult belt

exhaust slightly deteriorated

hand brake adjustmet/repair maybe required

suspension bushes deteriorated

Fail 26 Apr 2019 112,958 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

both n/s cv boots slightly deteriorated

both n/s tyres cracking and both rears wearing insides

child seat fitted to n/s/r not allowing full inspection of adult belt

exhaust slightly deteriorated

hand brake adjustmet/repair maybe required

n/s wiper blade/arm fault

suspension bushes deteriorated

Pass 27 Apr 2018 101,424 miles

Nearside Front wiper poor

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play also slight noise (2.6.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2017 89,180 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2017 89,178 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle 39% across front axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort handbrake (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 25 Apr 2016 69,012 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2016 69,012 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Apr 2015 47,956 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2015 47,956 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2014 41,229 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Jun 2014 41,229 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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LB11 EXJ is a 2011 Kia Ceed in Grey with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 LB11 EXJ, 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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LB11 EXJ is a 2011 Kia Ceed, first registered on 7 July 2011.

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