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LC11 KSY

2011 Kia Ceed

Silver Diesel 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2025
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

70,454 mi
Last recorded70,454 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2024
Typical for 2011 Kia Ceed69,337 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC11 KSY
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2024 70,454 miles

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Oct 2024 70,454 miles

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Position lamp not working front and rear (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2023 67,775 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Oct 2023 67,775 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2022 61,995 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2022 61,995 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Oct 2021 56,506 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2020 52,538 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 7 Oct 2020 52,538 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 22 May 2019 50,049 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 15 May 2019 50,006 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 1 Jun 2018 47,283 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 43,662 miles

both rear tyres splitting but no cords or ply showing

Fail 1 Jun 2017 43,661 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

both rear tyres splitting but no cords or ply showing

Pass 2 Jun 2016 38,818 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult seatbelt

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

both rear tyres starting to perish/ crack

Pass 21 May 2015 32,522 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 24,683 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 KSY is a 2011 Kia Ceed in Silver with a 1,396cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 KSY, 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 KSY registered?

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

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