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LC11 VBM

2011 Kia Ceed

Black Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2021
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

111,588 mi
Last recorded111,588 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2020
Typical for 2011 Kia Ceed69,337 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2020 111,588 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2019 105,506 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all front and rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jul 2019 105,074 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner edge cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all front and rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2018 94,504 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 78,995 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit + inner edge slightly worn (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

engine management light on

engine oil low

Fail 3 Jul 2017 78,927 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/65/15 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit + inner edge slightly worn (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine management light on

engine oil low

Pass 16 Jun 2016 64,250 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2-3mm (195/65r15) (4.1.E.1)

breather hose missing from turbo

engine management lamp illuminated

Fail 16 Jun 2016 64,249 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Upper Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2-3mm (195/65r15) (4.1.E.1)

breather hose missing from turbo

engine management lamp illuminated

Pass 11 Jun 2015 51,231 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2015 51,231 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2014 37,462 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2014 37,462 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

rear wiper blade torn.

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 VBM is a 2011 Kia Ceed in Black with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 VBM, 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 VBM registered?

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

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