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LB11 LFU

2011 Kia Ceed

Red Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jan 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

139,079 mi
Last recorded139,079 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Kia Ceed69,337 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB11 LFU
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2025 139,079 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2025 132,817 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2024 132,807 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system by abs pump (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2023 125,496 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2023 125,496 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2022 110,104 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2022 110,104 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Dec 2021 95,938 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2021 88,148 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2020 80,929 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2018 71,362 miles

Brake slack adjuster advise adjustment (1.1.18 (a))

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

Offside Rear brake starting to bind

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

Pass 19 Dec 2017 60,806 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement slight bush deteriation on o/s/f lower arm front bush (2.4.G.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s/f tyre on legal limit on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s/r tyre wear on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

parking brake lever travel

Fail 19 Dec 2017 60,806 miles

Registration plate lamp not working festoon bulb fitter to n/s (1.1.C.1d)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement slight bush deteriation on o/s/f lower arm front bush (2.4.G.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s/f tyre on legal limit on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s/r tyre wear on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

parking brake lever travel

Pass 10 Jan 2017 51,423 miles

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

Fail 10 Jan 2017 51,423 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2016 35,890 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2016 35,888 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 42% (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2015 21,671 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 17,812 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 LFU is a 2011 Kia Ceed in Red 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 LB11 LFU, 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 LFU registered?

LB11 LFU is a 2011 Kia Ceed, first registered on 26 June 2011.

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