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LC11 JYD

2011 Kia Ceed

Black Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

128,514 mi
Last recorded128,514 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Kia Ceed69,337 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 128,514 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 29 Nov 2024 127,612 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2024 127,612 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 Nov 2023 127,515 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2023 127,514 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessivly corroded

n/s/f + n/s/r brakes binding slightly

Pass 16 Nov 2022 127,352 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2022 127,350 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2021 125,699 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2021 125,169 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2020 118,548 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front cv boot leaking grease

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 20 Jul 2020 118,548 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front cv boot leaking grease

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

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Jul 2019 112,165 miles

Offside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and nearside rear (5.2.3 (e))

offside front steering arm has slight play

Fail 1 Jul 2019 112,165 miles

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

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

Offside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and nearside rear (5.2.3 (e))

offside front steering arm has slight play

Pass 13 Jul 2018 102,784 miles

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Jul 2018 102,784 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Jul 2017 92,642 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 82,342 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 73,505 miles

Offside Front tyre cut in sidewall

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 12 Aug 2015 73,489 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Advise alignment check

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

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

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

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

nearside front tyre low on edges & screw in tread

offside front tyre low on edges

Pass 29 Jul 2014 62,620 miles

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

exhaust is starting to corrode and deteriorate

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to deteriorate

Fail 29 Jul 2014 62,620 miles

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

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

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

exhaust is starting to corrode and deteriorate

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to deteriorate

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 JYD is a 2011 Kia Ceed in Black with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 JYD, 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 JYD registered?

LC11 JYD is a 2011 Kia Ceed, first registered on 30 April 2011.

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