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LB11 XMJ

2011 Kia Ceed

Black Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

51,578 mi
Last recorded51,578 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 Kia Ceed69,337 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB11 XMJ
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 51,578 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2025 49,069 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2024 46,861 miles

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

Front both tyre's cracked in tread low on inner's

Fail 12 Jul 2024 46,861 miles

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

Front both tyre's cracked in tread low on inner's

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2023 44,128 miles

Front tyres cracking in between treads

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2022 42,371 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2022 42,371 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2021 41,280 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2020 38,939 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2019 37,204 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 35,538 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 33,435 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 30,366 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 27,396 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2015 27,396 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Jul 2014 21,393 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 XMJ is a 2011 Kia Ceed in Black with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 XMJ, 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 XMJ registered?

LB11 XMJ is a 2011 Kia Ceed, first registered on 21 July 2011.

Is LB11 XMJ safe to buy?

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