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LC11 BVY

2011 Kia Ceed

Black Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

123,408 mi
Last recorded123,408 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Kia Ceed69,337 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC11 BVY
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 123,408 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2025 121,701 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2024 119,888 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2024 119,885 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jul 2023 116,519 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2022 113,614 miles

Nearside Front coil spring catching body (bolt)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both and stepped inner (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 6 Jul 2022 113,614 miles

Front Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front coil spring catching body (bolt)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both and stepped inner (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Jul 2021 108,518 miles

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

Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both and stepped (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

handbrake high

Fail 7 Jul 2021 108,518 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both and stepped (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

handbrake high

Pass 6 Jul 2020 106,514 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 6 Jul 2020 106,514 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Jun 2019 103,830 miles

Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Jun 2019 103,830 miles

Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jun 2018 100,538 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2017 98,136 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 84,170 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES STEPPED

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

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

REAR WIPER SPLIT

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

Fail 14 Mar 2016 84,170 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

BOTH REAR TYRES STEPPED

N/S/F TYRE BOLD ON INNER EDGE

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

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

REAR WIPER SPLIT

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

Pass 11 Apr 2015 65,828 miles

both rear tyres stepped

Pass 26 Apr 2014 46,208 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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 BVY is a 2011 Kia Ceed in Black with a 1,582cc diesel 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 LC11 BVY, 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 BVY registered?

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

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