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LC11 PCU

2011 Kia Ceed

Black Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

98,151 mi
Last recorded98,151 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2025
Typical for 2011 Kia Ceed69,337 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2025 98,151 miles

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

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

underside and components rather corroded

Fail 18 Mar 2025 98,151 miles

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

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

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

underside and components rather corroded

Pass 16 Mar 2024 91,990 miles

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

Fail 16 Mar 2024 91,990 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2023 87,445 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both. Wishbone front bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both. Edge scrub. 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 17 Mar 2023 87,444 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side Little or no effort. (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Inner face. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side Little or no effort. (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (3 lamps) (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both. Wishbone front bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both. Edge scrub. 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 25 Nov 2021 86,363 miles

Nearside Rear handbrake only just met requirements

Pass 16 Dec 2020 84,442 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 15 Dec 2020 84,441 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end modification unsafe nut locking devise missing (2.1.3 (f) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm missing ball joint nut locking devise missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Feb 2020 66,045 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Feb 2020 66,045 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 14 Feb 2019 54,567 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Little or no reserve travel at handbrake lever

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

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2018 41,281 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2018 41,281 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2017 37,255 miles

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

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

under trays and engine covers fitted to vehicle

Pass 27 May 2016 31,795 miles
Fail 27 May 2016 31,795 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2015 26,081 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 20,869 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 PCU is a 2011 Kia Ceed in Black with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 PCU, 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 PCU is a 2011 Kia Ceed, first registered on 7 June 2011.

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