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LC11 KBU

2011 Kia Ceed

White Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

96,901 mi
Last recorded96,901 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Kia Ceed69,337 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC11 KBU
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 96,901 miles

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

Fail 7 Nov 2025 96,901 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm 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))

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

Pass 6 Nov 2024 91,511 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Nov 2023 85,003 miles

Both sides - Front Brake discs are worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

Engine covers, under trays & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 8 Nov 2023 85,003 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

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

Fuel tank leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both sides - Front Brake discs are worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

Engine covers, under trays & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

Hand brake lever has very little reserve travel left

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Nov 2022 79,830 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2022 76,428 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2021 69,260 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2020 65,254 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2020 65,254 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2019 58,705 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 53,063 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2018 53,063 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Apr 2017 46,828 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2017 46,828 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Apr 2016 40,347 miles

Nearside Rear nail in tyre (non repairable

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205-55-16 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205-55-16 scrubbing inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Apr 2015 33,576 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2015 33,576 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Apr 2014 27,435 miles

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 KBU is a 2011 Kia Ceed in White with a 1,396cc petrol 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 KBU, 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 KBU registered?

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

Is LC11 KBU safe to buy?

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