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LB11 TLX

2011 Kia Ceed

Grey Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2026
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

103,777 mi
Last recorded103,777 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 Kia Ceed69,337 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 103,777 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2024 100,844 miles

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

Rear bumper reflector slight crack

Pass 9 Aug 2023 96,680 miles

rear wiper torn

Fail 7 Aug 2023 96,679 miles

Stop lamp(s) switch with a delay in operation (4.3.2 (a) (ii))

rear wiper torn

Pass 9 Aug 2022 88,023 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2022 88,017 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Position lamp not working Both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2021 73,846 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2020 65,842 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Jul 2020 65,842 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2019 63,379 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2019 63,379 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2018 60,154 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2018 60,152 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2017 57,426 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2017 57,315 miles

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front both (2.4.G.2)

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

nsr tyre wall

Fail 19 Jul 2017 57,315 miles

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt nsf (2.4.G.2)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm front both (4.1.E.1)

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front both (2.4.G.2)

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

nsr tyre wall

Pass 20 Jul 2016 49,961 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 42,641 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 Jul 2015 42,640 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Jul 2014 32,402 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 TLX is a 2011 Kia Ceed in Grey with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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

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