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LC11 OEM

2011 Kia Ceed

Blue Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

125,436 mi
Last recorded125,436 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Kia Ceed69,337 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC11 OEM
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 125,436 miles

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

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

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

Fail 28 Jan 2026 125,082 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested n\w (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached loose (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225 45 17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2025 119,141 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and offside front inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured and offside (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 10 Feb 2025 119,141 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested n/w (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint likely to become detached loose (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and offside front inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured and offside (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 11 Jan 2024 114,815 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged inner side wall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 28 Dec 2023 114,720 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged inner side wall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 8 Jan 2023 111,171 miles

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

Fail 8 Jan 2023 111,171 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2021 105,028 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2021 104,723 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Nov 2020 89,257 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2020 89,256 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 9 Dec 2019 79,156 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2019 79,156 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2019 76,151 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2019 76,151 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 2254517 CUT SIDEWALL -CORD EXPOSED (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

NS DRIVESHAFT INNER BOOT RELEASING GREASE.

Nearside Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords SEVERAL CUTS IN SIDEWALL (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin REAR PADS WORN VERY THIN...ON MINIMUM LIMIT. REC REN. DISCS APPEAR OK AT PRESENT (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jun 2018 67,809 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT OUTER CV BOOT STARTING TO RELEASE GREASE.

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE QUITE FEATHERED ON INSIDE EDGE.

REAR BRAKE PADS APPEAR WORN QUITE LOW. REC ATTN SOON. DISCS OK AT PRESENT

coolant on min.

Fail 21 Jun 2018 67,809 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps NEITHER NO PLATE LIGHTS WORKING (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

NEARSIDE FRONT OUTER CV BOOT STARTING TO RELEASE GREASE.

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE QUITE FEATHERED ON INSIDE EDGE.

REAR BRAKE PADS APPEAR WORN QUITE LOW. REC ATTN SOON. DISCS OK AT PRESENT

coolant on min.

Pass 12 Jun 2017 57,141 miles

COOLANT LEVEL BELOW MIN.

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH REAR TYRES ARE BALD ON INSIDE EDGES. POSSIBLE CAUSE.....CHEAP MAKE OF TYRE, PREMATURELY WORN. RECOMMEND RENEWAL. (4.1.E.1)

TRACKING CHECK -MODEST "toe-in" ON FRONT MEASURED.

Pass 14 Jun 2016 45,708 miles

NSF LOWER BALL JOINT GAITER SPLITTING....RECOMMEND RENEWAL SOON.

NSR TYRE QUITE OLD/PERISHED AND WORN ON EDGES

TWO REAR BRAKE BULBS AND NSF DIP BULBS WERE BLOWN.

Pass 12 Jun 2015 33,162 miles

1. coolant level on minimum

2. brake fluid level below max

Pass 20 Jun 2014 23,723 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre sidewall slightly deteriorated

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 OEM is a 2011 Kia Ceed in Blue with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 OEM, 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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LC11 OEM is a 2011 Kia Ceed, first registered on 30 May 2011.

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