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LB11 TLV

2011 Kia Ceed

Grey Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2024
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

141,902 mi
Last recorded141,902 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2024
Typical for 2011 Kia Ceed69,337 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB11 TLV
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 10 Sep 2024 141,902 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened sub-frame support braked corroded bot sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn trailing arm bushes both sides (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2023 134,970 miles

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

Nearside Direction indicator slightly discoloured wing location (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Direction indicator slightly discoloured wing location (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 8 Sep 2022 128,590 miles

Rear suspension corroded but not to excess

Fail 8 Sep 2022 128,588 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 48% out on increase of pressure. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 28% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear suspension corroded but not to excess

Pass 27 Aug 2021 119,607 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2020 107,333 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner CV boot small clip slightly insecure, slight leak.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55 16 @5mm worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55 16 @4mm bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 11 Sep 2020 107,333 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner CV boot small clip slightly insecure, slight leak.

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55 16 @5mm worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55 16 @4mm bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2019 94,244 miles

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

Fail 4 Sep 2019 94,244 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn and boot split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/55 16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/55 16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55 16 @2mm bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Aug 2018 76,733 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2017 64,285 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2017 64,284 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

fluid leak under vehicle

Pass 29 Oct 2016 56,357 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2015 46,825 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2014 35,592 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 32,352 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2014 32,352 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b) DANGEROUS

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 TLV is a 2011 Kia Ceed in Grey with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 TLV, 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 TLV is a 2011 Kia Ceed, first registered on 11 July 2011.

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