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LB11 LDY

2011 Kia Ceed

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2026
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

102,247 mi
Last recorded102,247 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Kia Ceed69,337 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB11 LDY
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 102,247 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2025 102,247 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2024 92,319 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bushes(both sides) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Sep 2024 92,319 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bushes(both sides) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2023 89,478 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (trailing arm bushes) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2022 86,190 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and worn inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and worn inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

handbrake no reserve travel

Fail 15 Sep 2022 86,190 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and worn inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and worn inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

handbrake no reserve travel

Pass 17 Sep 2021 82,064 miles

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

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

Poor starting / cranks 5 seconds before starting

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

Fail 17 Sep 2021 82,064 miles

Brake lever pivot has excessive wear or free play (1.1.1 (b))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Poor starting / cranks 5 seconds before starting

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

Pass 19 Sep 2020 78,062 miles

Rear Offside Anti Roll Bar Linkage Has Slight Play

Fail 19 Sep 2020 78,061 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Rear Offside Anti Roll Bar Linkage Has Slight Play

Pass 20 Sep 2019 73,663 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2018 67,481 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2018 67,481 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Sep 2017 58,128 miles

Both rear tyre slightly perished

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

Pass 13 Jul 2017 57,082 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has age related cracks

Offside Rear tyre has age related cracks

Fail 11 Jul 2017 57,082 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear tyre has age related cracks

Offside Rear tyre has age related cracks

Pass 12 Jul 2016 48,129 miles

under tray fitted

Rear both rear tyres age cracks

Fail 12 Jul 2016 48,129 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

under tray fitted

Rear both rear tyres age cracks

Fail 8 Jul 2015 39,691 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2015 39,691 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2014 32,352 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

o/s/f tyre has a small cut in center of tread but not exposing cords

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 LDY is a 2011 Kia Ceed in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 LDY, 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 LDY is a 2011 Kia Ceed, first registered on 1 July 2011.

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