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LF11 YNV

2011 Kia Ceed

Grey Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jul 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

141,995 mi
Last recorded141,995 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Kia Ceed69,337 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF11 YNV
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 141,995 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 205/55/16 91v (5.2.3 (e))

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

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Windscreen wiper blade defective slight smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Jul 2026 141,993 miles

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

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 205/55/16 91v (5.2.3 (e))

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

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Windscreen wiper blade defective slight smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2025 133,378 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2025 133,378 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords multiple 205/55/16 91v (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2024 123,765 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively heavily worn and starting to deface (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective slight smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Jul 2024 123,764 miles

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

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively heavily worn and starting to deface (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective slight smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2023 115,141 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 19 Jul 2023 115,135 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Jul 2022 101,164 miles

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))

Pass 1 Nov 2021 96,766 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play DROP LINK. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Nov 2020 89,480 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated small pin hole. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 23 Apr 2019 74,574 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated very small pin hole ,slight lose of grease. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge of tyre. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Slightly fading across length of plate. (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 May 2018 65,154 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted.

Fail 11 May 2018 65,154 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed ON INNER EDGE OF TREAD. (4.1.D.1b)

Engine covers and undertrays fitted.

Pass 10 May 2017 56,657 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 48,301 miles

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Front Tyre wearing on inner edge

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Mar 2015 38,323 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 18 Mar 2015 38,323 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Mar 2014 29,549 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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LF11 YNV is a 2011 Kia Ceed in Grey with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 LF11 YNV, 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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LF11 YNV is a 2011 Kia Ceed, first registered on 31 March 2011.

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