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LF11 ZFY

2011 Kia Ceed

Black Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Mar 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

100,763 mi
Last recorded100,763 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Kia Ceed69,337 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF11 ZFY
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 100,763 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2026 100,763 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Feb 2025 96,730 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2024 92,242 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2024 92,242 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Feb 2023 86,949 miles

Drive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated clip slightly insecure (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2022 82,512 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2022 82,512 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 1 Mar 2021 79,320 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 75,270 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2019 67,656 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Mar 2019 67,656 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 May 2018 58,329 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 60,388 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 22 Mar 2018 60,388 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Mar 2017 52,874 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 16 Mar 2017 52,874 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Mar 2016 44,628 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edges

rear tyres starting to perish and crack

Pass 27 Mar 2015 35,917 miles

no print out was produced due to low emissions

Pass 3 Mar 2014 27,259 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 ZFY is a 2011 Kia Ceed in Black 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 LF11 ZFY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LF11 ZFY registered?

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

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