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LB11 LJK

2011 Kia Ceed

Silver Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

78,976 mi
Last recorded78,976 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Kia Ceed69,337 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB11 LJK
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 78,976 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 6 Dec 2024 76,570 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Nov 2023 72,743 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edge of tread

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2022 69,530 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 12 Nov 2021 65,820 miles

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 12 Nov 2021 65,820 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 12 Nov 2020 62,616 miles

handbrake needs adjusting

Pass 31 May 2019 57,267 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2018 52,916 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2017 47,078 miles

Nearside Front Inner cv gaitor seeping grease but still preventing ingress of dirt

both rear tyres cracking between tread

Pass 8 Jun 2016 41,641 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear tyre outer sidewalls cracking

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 12 Jun 2015 34,374 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

both rear tyres cracking between treads

offside rear tyre has two nails in tyre

rear wiper blade split

Pass 11 Jul 2014 28,733 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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 LJK is a 2011 Kia Ceed in Silver with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 LJK, 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 LJK registered?

LB11 LJK is a 2011 Kia Ceed, first registered on 15 July 2011.

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