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LC11 KPV

2011 Kia Ceed

Red Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

98,418 mi
Last recorded98,418 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Kia Ceed69,337 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC11 KPV
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 98,418 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2024 90,818 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged going out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 13 Nov 2024 90,818 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged going out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Aug 2023 83,050 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge TYRE WEARING ON INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Side repeater slightly discoloured BOTH SIDE REPEATER LAMPS FADED (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 31 Aug 2023 83,049 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault STABILITY CONTROL LAMP ILLUMINATED (7.12 (e))

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge TYRE WEARING ON INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Side repeater slightly discoloured BOTH SIDE REPEATER LAMPS FADED (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 10 Sep 2022 76,358 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2022 76,358 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested DIP BEAM NOT WORKING (4.1.2 (b))

Pass 16 Sep 2021 72,141 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2020 69,292 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2020 69,292 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2019 64,627 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2018 60,542 miles

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

Rear tyres cracking in the outer tyre wall

Pass 31 May 2017 56,320 miles

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 26 May 2017 56,320 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 31 May 2016 52,967 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wish bone front bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 20 May 2015 46,601 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2014 27,506 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 KPV is a 2011 Kia Ceed in Red with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 KPV, 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 KPV registered?

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

Is LC11 KPV safe to buy?

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