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LB11 LHZ

2011 Kia Ceed

Black Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

117,844 mi
Last recorded117,844 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Kia Ceed69,337 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB11 LHZ
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 117,844 miles

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

Fail 8 Jun 2026 117,844 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 5 Jun 2025 108,727 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Jun 2025 108,727 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2024 101,033 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 May 2023 92,161 miles

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

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Both rear trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2022 85,939 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 May 2021 82,045 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

hand brake little reverse travel

Pass 15 Jun 2020 81,075 miles

Nearside Front wing damaged

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both sides

hand brake little reverse travel

Fail 15 Jun 2020 81,074 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords damaged edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front wing damaged

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both sides

hand brake little reverse travel

Pass 17 May 2019 73,195 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 May 2018 64,582 miles
Fail 18 May 2018 64,580 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid NOT WORKING (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 15 Jun 2017 56,096 miles
Fail 25 May 2017 56,060 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated WHEEL BEARING WORN (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam NOT WORKING (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working LAMP NOT WORKING (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam NOT WORKING (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick WORN 100% (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened DISC WORN (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear TYRE OUT SHAPE

Pass 27 May 2016 45,870 miles

Front both front tyres worn close to limit on inner

Fail 26 May 2016 45,839 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement lower armfront bush bonding has fail (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement lower arm front bush bonding fail (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front both front tyres worn close to limit on inner

Pass 23 Jun 2014 26,536 miles

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

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

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 LHZ is a 2011 Kia Ceed in Black with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LHZ, 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 LHZ registered?

LB11 LHZ is a 2011 Kia Ceed, first registered on 12 July 2011.

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