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LC11 BCV

2011 Kia Ceed

Red Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

147,183 mi
Last recorded147,183 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Kia Ceed69,337 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC11 BCV
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 147,183 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2025 145,467 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2024 144,523 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2023 136,418 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2022 125,880 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2021 115,893 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2020 106,177 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2018 87,258 miles

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

Fail 2 Jul 2018 87,255 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2017 72,463 miles

hand brake needs adjusted

nsf suspension arm bush splitting and soft

rear discs corroded

rear trail arm bushes splitting

Pass 25 Jun 2016 59,613 miles

nsr tyre low

osr tyrelow

rear discs rusted

rear trail armbush os and ns

Fail 25 Jun 2016 59,613 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working headlamp bulb inop (1.1.A.3b)

nsr tyre low

osr tyrelow

rear discs rusted

rear trail armbush os and ns

Pass 25 Jun 2015 45,656 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 25 Jun 2015 45,656 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)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Jun 2014 32,339 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

near side front wishbone bush splitting

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 BCV is a 2011 Kia Ceed in Red with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LC11 BCV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LC11 BCV registered?

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

Is LC11 BCV safe to buy?

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