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LD11 TKU

2011 Kia Ceed

Maroon Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

111,512 mi
Last recorded111,512 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Kia Ceed69,337 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD11 TKU
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2011
ColourMaroon
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 111,512 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2026 111,510 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2025 99,900 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2024 91,359 miles

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

Fail 5 Mar 2024 91,339 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour All (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2023 80,875 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2022 71,334 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2021 62,392 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 13 Feb 2021 62,392 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Feb 2020 57,026 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 17 Feb 2020 57,026 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 25 Feb 2019 50,974 miles

Engine cover and under tray present impeding inspection.

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated C/V gaiter semi insecure at small (drive shaft) end and perishing. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre Screw in tread. ()

Fail 25 Feb 2019 50,974 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Balljoint (in base of hub) grease cover split and perished. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Engine cover and under tray present impeding inspection.

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated C/V gaiter semi insecure at small (drive shaft) end and perishing. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre Screw in tread. ()

Pass 12 Feb 2018 44,199 miles

Both front tyres wearing on the edges and close to legal limit

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

Nearside rear tyre cracking and perished on sidewall.

Fail 12 Feb 2018 44,199 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Both front tyres wearing on the edges and close to legal limit

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

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

Nearside rear tyre cracking and perished on sidewall.

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

Pass 7 Mar 2017 38,248 miles
Pass 14 May 2016 33,855 miles

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyre/s are slightly distorted in tread

Pass 15 May 2015 29,062 miles

Nearside washer jet weak

Number plates deteriorated

Rear tyres cracked

Wipers smearing

Pass 16 May 2014 16,161 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 15,561 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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LD11 TKU is a 2011 Kia Ceed in Maroon with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 LD11 TKU, 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 LD11 TKU registered?

LD11 TKU is a 2011 Kia Ceed, first registered on 6 May 2011.

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