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LC11 BVW

2011 Kia Ceed

Silver Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2023
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

167,540 mi
Last recorded167,540 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2022
Typical for 2011 Kia Ceed69,337 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC11 BVW
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2022 167,540 miles

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

Fail 28 Jul 2022 167,539 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 Aug 2021 156,285 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2021 156,248 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2020 144,139 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 21 May 2019 135,066 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside very close to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 21 May 2019 135,066 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside very close to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 May 2018 122,171 miles

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

Fail 9 May 2018 121,508 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 25 May 2017 106,852 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

windscreen damaged

Fail 25 May 2017 106,852 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

windscreen damaged

Pass 24 May 2016 88,101 miles

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

child seat s fitted could not carry out full seat belt inspection

Fail 24 May 2016 88,101 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

child seat s fitted could not carry out full seat belt inspection

Pass 26 May 2015 68,925 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 May 2015 68,574 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Apr 2014 49,823 miles

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

Fail 23 Apr 2014 49,800 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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 BVW is a 2011 Kia Ceed in Silver with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 LC11 BVW, 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 LC11 BVW registered?

LC11 BVW is a 2011 Kia Ceed, first registered on 15 May 2011.

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