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LC11 BCU

2011 Kia Ceed

Silver Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Nov 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

85,856 mi
Last recorded85,856 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Kia Ceed69,337 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC11 BCU
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 85,856 miles

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

Front Side repeater slightly discoloured Both sides. (4.4.3 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides 2mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Around head gasket. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Both sides. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2024 82,464 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Nov 2024 82,441 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2023 78,639 miles

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Nov 2023 78,616 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2022 75,363 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Arm inner rear bush is starting to split from its bonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Nov 2022 75,363 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Position lamp missing (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Arm inner rear bush is starting to split from its bonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2021 74,372 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2020 73,145 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 1.6mm and worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2mm and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

handbrake lever has very little reserve travel, only just acceptable

rear pads starting to wear low

Pass 9 May 2019 68,549 miles

both front tyres wearing edges & close to limit .......

both rear coil spring lower coils not visable .......

drivers wiper blade splitting .......

nail in o/s/r tyre tread .......

rear inner brake pad thickness not visable .......

Fail 9 May 2019 68,549 miles

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

both front tyres wearing edges & close to limit .......

both rear coil spring lower coils not visable .......

drivers wiper blade splitting .......

nail in o/s/r tyre tread .......

rear inner brake pad thickness not visable .......

Pass 14 May 2018 62,168 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2017 54,671 miles

Child seat fitted in rear not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm tread. 205/55/16 91V and W (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Rear tyres heavily perished and cracking. 205/55/16 91V and W

Fail 18 May 2017 54,671 miles

Child seat fitted in rear not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm tread. 205/55/16 91V and W (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Rear tyres heavily perished and cracking. 205/55/16 91V and W

Pass 21 May 2016 45,536 miles

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

Child seat fitted

Pass 19 May 2015 36,730 miles

Grease leaking from nearside inner drive shaft boot.

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

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

Suspect slight play in offside rear anti-roll bar drop link.

Pass 19 May 2014 26,797 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside inner drive shaft boot leaking grease.

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

Fail 19 May 2014 26,797 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside inner drive shaft boot leaking grease.

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

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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LC11 BCU is a 2011 Kia Ceed in Silver with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LC11 BCU, 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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LC11 BCU is a 2011 Kia Ceed, first registered on 23 May 2011.

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