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LF11 ZDU

2011 Kia Ceed

Silver Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2024
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

149,331 mi
Last recorded149,331 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2023
Typical for 2011 Kia Ceed69,337 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF11 ZDU
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2023 149,331 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Disc Cover damaged

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing And Nearside Rear (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Oct 2022 137,493 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Oct 2022 137,492 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2021 127,303 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Oct 2021 127,303 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2020 110,650 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Oct 2020 110,650 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Nov 2019 92,872 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2018 78,968 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2017 68,289 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 62,429 miles

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

Fail 24 Feb 2017 62,429 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2016 53,010 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2015 43,751 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2015 43,751 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Mar 2014 34,669 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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 ZDU is a 2011 Kia Ceed in Silver with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 ZDU, 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 LF11 ZDU registered?

LF11 ZDU is a 2011 Kia Ceed, first registered on 4 March 2011.

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