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LB11 VPZ

2011 Kia Ceed

Black Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 May 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

66,561 mi
Last recorded66,561 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Kia Ceed69,337 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB11 VPZ
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 66,561 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front inner driveshaft boot split

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

Rear wiper deteriorated

Pass 28 Apr 2025 65,378 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (front both)(side both)(N/S/R) (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front inner driveshaft boot split

Oil leak, but not excessive timing chain cover side (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear wiper deteriorated

Fail 25 Apr 2025 65,371 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp brake lamp interference (4.2.3 (c))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn O/S/F and N/S/F lower arm front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (front both)(side both)(N/S/R) (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front ball joint rubber gaiter twisted

Nearside Front inner driveshaft boot split

Oil leak, but not excessive timing chain cover side (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear wiper deteriorated

Tyre obviously under inflated all (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 15 Apr 2024 64,371 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play and dust cover twisted (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured side repetor (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear unable to visually see rear brake pads

Pass 4 May 2023 63,259 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s & o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rubber boot also twisted and slightly deteriated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

unable to visually see rear brake pad thickness

Fail 4 May 2023 63,259 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rubber boot also twisted and slightly deteriated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

unable to visually see rear brake pad thickness

Pass 19 Apr 2022 62,095 miles

Nearside Front Inner constant velocity joint boot slightly leaking

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear unable to confirm brake pad thickness visually

Pass 4 May 2021 61,230 miles
Fail 4 May 2021 61,230 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2020 59,711 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 22 May 2020 59,711 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 7 Jun 2019 57,755 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 7 Jun 2019 57,752 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2018 51,160 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Fail 11 Jul 2018 51,160 miles

Central Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 14 Jul 2017 45,413 miles

Shallow splits in both rear tyres' treads.

Pass 11 Jul 2016 39,544 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 32,516 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 24,808 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 VPZ is a 2011 Kia Ceed in Black with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 VPZ, 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 VPZ registered?

LB11 VPZ is a 2011 Kia Ceed, first registered on 22 July 2011.

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