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LB11 TWU

2011 Kia Ceed

Red Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2023
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

131,356 mi
Last recorded131,356 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2022
Typical for 2011 Kia Ceed69,337 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2022 131,356 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Fail 8 Nov 2022 131,356 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 12 Nov 2021 115,081 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2021 115,081 miles

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Service brake excessively binding Both (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 6 Nov 2020 99,134 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2019 77,374 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2019 77,364 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 12 Jul 2018 68,013 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 54,292 miles

Front windscreen wipers deteriorating

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt bottom ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear slight brake bind

Fail 24 Jul 2017 54,292 miles

Front windscreen wipers deteriorating

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt bottom ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear slight brake bind

Pass 29 Jun 2016 48,515 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 40,868 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 30,557 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 TWU is a 2011 Kia Ceed in Red with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 TWU, 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 TWU registered?

LB11 TWU is a 2011 Kia Ceed, first registered on 11 July 2011.

Is LB11 TWU safe to buy?

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