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LC11 HZA

2011 Kia Ceed

Silver Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2027
Tests25 (13 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate52%

Mileage

176,444 mi
Last recorded176,444 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 Kia Ceed69,337 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 12 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2026 176,444 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

Fail 19 Aug 2026 176,431 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour on worm up stage emits Gray smoke clears when worm (8.2.2.2 (d))

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

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 20 Aug 2025 158,927 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine sump plug leaking slightly (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Aug 2025 158,926 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Blade rusted solid (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources 1 of 2 inoperative (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine sump plug leaking slightly (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2024 153,648 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 10 Jun 2024 153,648 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (no pattern) (4.1.2 (c))

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 7 Jun 2024 153,640 miles

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

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

Offside Rear 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 disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre Unrepairable.

Offside Rear Nail in tyre Unrepairable.

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both sides. (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 10 Jun 2023 143,279 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to limits (3mm), and worn on edges. Advise very regular checks or to change. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on edges. Advise regular checks. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to limits (3mm) and worn on inner edge. Advise very regular checks or to change. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both sides. (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 10 Jun 2023 143,279 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to limits (3mm), and worn on edges. Advise very regular checks or to change. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on edges. Advise regular checks. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to limits (3mm) and worn on inner edge. Advise very regular checks or to change. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both sides. (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 30 May 2022 124,964 miles

General underbody corrosion to driveline and body.

Fail 30 May 2022 124,964 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

General underbody corrosion to driveline and body.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to limits (3mm), unevenly worn on inner edge and has a nail. Advise regular checks or to change. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jun 2021 106,697 miles

General underbody corrosion to steering,suspension and braking componants and body.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to limits(3mm) and wearing on outer edge. Advise regular checks. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Outer pad 3mm approx. Advise regular checks. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to limits(3mm). Advise regular checks. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both sides. (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 13 May 2020 95,297 miles

General underbody corrosion to steering,suspension and braking componants.

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 May 2020 95,297 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

General underbody corrosion to steering,suspension and braking componants.

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to limits(3mm). Advise regular checks. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 May 2019 77,676 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm approx. Advise regular checks. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both sides. (1.2.1 (e))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 15 May 2019 77,674 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to limits(3mm). Advise regular checks. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm approx. Advise regular checks. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both sides. (1.2.1 (e))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 7 Jun 2018 60,536 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2018 60,536 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 May 2017 56,166 miles
Fail 12 May 2017 56,163 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Fail 26 Apr 2017 56,140 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear tyres very cracked and perished

Pass 14 Apr 2016 49,743 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 42,628 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 32,615 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2014 32,614 miles

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

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

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 HZA is a 2011 Kia Ceed in Silver with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52%.

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 HZA, 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 HZA is a 2011 Kia Ceed, first registered on 30 April 2011.

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