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LB11 TZA

2011 Kia Ceed

Red Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

162,107 mi
Last recorded162,107 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2025
Typical for 2011 Kia Ceed69,337 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2025 162,107 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top bushes noisy on full turning (rotational) (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play requires attention (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

noise from rear brakes area when rotated /backplate/pad or hand brake shoe/ requires attention (both sides)

Fail 15 Jan 2025 162,106 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play requires attention (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

noise from rear brakes area when rotated /backplate/pad or hand brake shoe/ requires attention (both sides)

Pass 19 Jan 2024 152,852 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2023 148,600 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2022 143,163 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2022 143,163 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Jan 2021 136,112 miles

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

Fail 14 Jan 2021 122,597 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2020 129,003 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Jan 2020 129,002 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2019 110,619 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Side repeater slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 16 Jan 2018 92,037 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (3.5.1i)

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring view of testable components

Pass 18 Jan 2017 69,897 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2017 69,897 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer has a hole [damage not corrosion ] (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Jan 2016 54,725 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)

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

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

nail in n/s/f tyre

Fail 20 Jan 2016 54,713 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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)

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

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

nail in n/s/f tyre

Pass 21 Jan 2015 44,077 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 TZA is a 2011 Kia Ceed in Red 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 TZA, 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 TZA registered?

LB11 TZA is a 2011 Kia Ceed, first registered on 17 July 2011.

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