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LB11 TZE

2011 Kia Ceed

Red Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

165,714 mi
Last recorded165,714 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 Kia Ceed69,337 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 165,714 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2024 158,491 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2024 158,488 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jul 2023 148,587 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2022 138,858 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2021 129,466 miles

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

Fail 19 Aug 2021 129,458 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2020 119,980 miles

both the rear tyres are worn badly on the inner shoulders

offside front brake pads are getting low

Fail 21 Aug 2020 119,977 miles

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

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

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

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

both the rear tyres are worn badly on the inner shoulders

offside front brake pads are getting low

Pass 16 Aug 2019 110,944 miles

both the front tyres are worn on the shoulders

Pass 9 Aug 2018 100,178 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2017 89,697 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2017 89,694 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2016 76,831 miles

Rear tyres distorting and worn inner edges

Pass 21 Aug 2015 63,137 miles

both the rear tyres are slightly out of shape on the inside edge

front number plate in poor condition

Fail 21 Aug 2015 63,137 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both the rear tyres are slightly out of shape on the inside edge

front number plate in poor condition

Pass 16 Jul 2014 45,752 miles

offside front tyre slightly thin and out of shape on the inside edge

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 TZE 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 70.6%.

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 TZE, 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 TZE registered?

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

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