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LB11 EZE

2011 Kia Ceed

Black Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

126,890 mi
Last recorded126,890 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Kia Ceed69,337 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB11 EZE
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 126,890 miles

Bonnet prop clip missing

Bonnet release stiff in operation

Both inner track rod joints have slight play

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge void of inner tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Feb 2025 118,319 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking cv grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

damage to n/s and o/s of vehicle

Fail 7 Feb 2025 118,318 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn top mount bush and metal cup damaged from broken coil spring (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking cv grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low adjusted (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

damage to n/s and o/s of vehicle

engine oil level not showing on dipstick topped up by 2.5 litres to carry out mot test

Pass 21 Feb 2024 109,277 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2023 98,508 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing unevenly on the edge, perishing in the tread & has a nail in the tread. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Feb 2023 98,502 miles

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing unevenly on the edge, perishing in the tread & has a nail in the tread. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Feb 2022 88,833 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing in the tread & wearing unevenly on the inner edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 Feb 2022 88,833 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing in the tread & wearing unevenly on the inner edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Feb 2021 80,972 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2021 80,957 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Mar 2020 76,146 miles

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Mar 2020 76,146 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavily wearing inside edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2019 58,821 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 50,940 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 43,391 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 31,265 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 19,738 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 14,866 miles

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 EZE is a 2011 Kia Ceed in Black with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 EZE, 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 LB11 EZE registered?

LB11 EZE is a 2011 Kia Ceed, first registered on 9 June 2011.

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