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LC11 KOW

2011 Kia Ceed

Black Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

110,940 mi
Last recorded110,940 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Kia Ceed69,337 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 110,940 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2025 108,505 miles

parking brake lever travel is getting high

Pass 3 Jan 2024 104,483 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2023 101,951 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2022 100,099 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2021 98,745 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 9 Jan 2020 95,670 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2019 90,110 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2018 84,212 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 84,204 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' has a stonechip (8.3.1d)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s & n/s inner faces (3.5.1i)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 17 Jun 2016 74,704 miles

Nearside Rear cut close to exposing cords

unable to test emissions no rpm vehicle too clean to test

Fail 11 Jun 2016 74,501 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear cut close to exposing cords

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% high level (1.2.1b)

unable to test emissions no rpm vehicle too clean to test

Pass 10 Jun 2015 55,002 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Jun 2014 38,976 miles

Both front tyres perished/cracking in tread

Offside front tyre balding on inner edge

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 KOW is a 2011 Kia Ceed in Black with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 KOW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LC11 KOW registered?

LC11 KOW is a 2011 Kia Ceed, first registered on 31 May 2011.

Is LC11 KOW safe to buy?

The MOT history for LC11 KOW shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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