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LB11 VPK

2011 Kia Ceed

Silver Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jun 2027
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

133,566 mi
Last recorded133,566 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Kia Ceed69,337 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB11 VPK
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 133,566 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Lamp lens damaged

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush -- Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Fail 27 May 2026 133,504 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested Rear pads metal to metal (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions unable to be completed Poor running engine -- Miss-fire (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON 3MM & Bald on outside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Lower Rear fog lamp insecure (4.5.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Lamp lens damaged

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre On inner sidewall -- 195/65/15

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

Offside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter clip detached, but preventing the ingress of dirt

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON 2MM & Worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush -- Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 12 Jun 2025 116,110 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective split both ends (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear light unit loose but not insecure and lens damaged

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 7 Jun 2025 116,079 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 195/65R15 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective split both ends (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear light unit loose but not insecure and lens damaged

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jun 2024 96,681 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jun 2024 96,680 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))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 7 Jun 2023 73,904 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2023 73,904 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour BOTH rear (4.4.3 (a))

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

Side repeater incorrect colour BOTH sides (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 22 Jun 2022 54,130 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2022 53,785 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2021 33,408 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2021 33,408 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))

Fail 31 Mar 2021 33,388 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2020 32,155 miles

o/s/f,n/s/r and o/s/r tyres perished

Fail 12 Mar 2020 32,155 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

all tyres perished

Pass 29 Mar 2019 25,736 miles

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

Nearside Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres starting to perish on sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Mar 2018 18,247 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 15,858 miles

n/s/wiper poor condition

Pass 1 Apr 2016 15,155 miles

wipers slightly poor condition

Pass 19 Mar 2015 12,898 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 1 Aug 2014 8,863 miles

child seat on rear seat not fitted at time of test

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 VPK is a 2011 Kia Ceed in Silver with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 VPK, 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 VPK is a 2011 Kia Ceed, first registered on 22 July 2011.

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