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LC11 VAO

2011 Kia Ceed

White Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

105,649 mi
Last recorded105,649 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Kia Ceed69,337 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC11 VAO
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 105,649 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex hose (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 May 2025 102,180 miles

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

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

front suspension components corroded

rear subframe and suspension components corroded

Pass 8 May 2024 101,398 miles

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front inner steering arm/rack has play

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

all suspension components corroded

Pass 16 May 2023 100,035 miles
Pass 12 May 2022 98,333 miles
Pass 11 May 2021 95,971 miles

Nearside Front steering arm has slight play in joint

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 May 2020 92,762 miles
Pass 28 May 2019 90,117 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2018 84,963 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2018 84,963 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2017 74,140 miles

Offside Rear tyre tread cracking

Fail 12 Jun 2017 74,140 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear tyre tread cracking

Pass 11 Jun 2016 63,963 miles

both rear trailing arm bushes slightly deterioated not resulting in movement

Fail 11 Jun 2016 63,963 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

both rear trailing arm bushes slightly deterioated not resulting in movement

Pass 13 Jun 2015 52,868 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 12 Jun 2014 40,063 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

osr tyre tread cracking

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 VAO is a 2011 Kia Ceed in White with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 VAO, 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 VAO registered?

LC11 VAO is a 2011 Kia Ceed, first registered on 7 July 2011.

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