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LB11 KGU

2011 Kia Ceed

Black Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

89,899 mi
Last recorded89,899 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Kia Ceed69,337 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB11 KGU
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 89,899 miles

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2025 86,678 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

ubcc

under trays fitted

wipers slightly smeary

Pass 23 Mar 2024 84,374 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

ubcc

under trays fitted

Pass 18 Mar 2023 81,048 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under trays fitted

Fail 18 Mar 2023 81,048 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under trays fitted

Pass 19 Mar 2022 78,113 miles

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

under trays fitted

wheel covers fitted

Pass 3 Mar 2021 74,104 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2020 71,435 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

front tyres inner edges feathering

wheel covers fitted obstructing view of components

Pass 21 Mar 2019 67,674 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2018 63,090 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 56,986 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 24 Mar 2017 56,986 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Nearside Front wiper split but still clear screen

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 23 Jun 2016 49,613 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front inner drive shaft boot leaking slightly

Nearside Rear tyre slightly perished

Offside Front inner driveshaft boot leaking slightly

Fail 23 Jun 2016 49,613 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front inner drive shaft boot leaking slightly

Nearside Rear tyre slightly perished

Offside Front inner driveshaft boot leaking slightly

Pass 29 Jun 2015 40,813 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 31,004 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Jun 2014 31,004 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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 KGU is a 2011 Kia Ceed in Black with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 KGU, 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 KGU is a 2011 Kia Ceed, first registered on 28 June 2011.

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