CarVerify

Free Car Check

LG11 GWJ

2011 Kia Ceed

Red Diesel 1582cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Apr 2027
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

148,542 mi
Last recorded148,542 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Kia Ceed69,337 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Kia
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG11 GWJ
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 148,542 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2025 137,570 miles

Central Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 3 Apr 2025 137,570 miles

Central Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear Lamp lens damaged (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 2 Apr 2024 127,498 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2023 119,190 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both shoulders worn and tread is 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre stepping on the inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear trailing arm bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Apr 2023 119,190 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both shoulders worn and tread is 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre stepping on the inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear trailing arm bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2022 110,818 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Parking brake grabbing slightly

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

Rear Both rear springs corroded

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear trailing arm bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Apr 2022 110,818 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Parking brake grabbing slightly

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

Rear Both rear springs corroded

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear trailing arm bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2021 102,420 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Rear pads not visible, pads worn both sides.

Fail 2 Apr 2021 102,419 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low Rectified. (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Rear pads not visible, pads worn both sides.

Pass 7 Mar 2020 96,171 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2019 87,809 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2018 78,362 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2018 78,027 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Feb 2018 78,027 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Feb 2017 66,045 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2017 66,045 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 1 Mar 2016 53,978 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2016 53,978 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2015 41,268 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

osr tyre is wearing unevenly on the inner edge

Pass 26 Feb 2014 30,434 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2014 30,434 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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
Full Kia Ceed reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

LG11 GWJ is a 2011 Kia Ceed in Red with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 LG11 GWJ, 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

How do I check the history of LG11 GWJ?

You can check the full history of LG11 GWJ by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was LG11 GWJ registered?

LG11 GWJ is a 2011 Kia Ceed, first registered on 1 March 2011.

Is LG11 GWJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LG11 GWJ shows 22 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LG11 GWJ have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on LG11 GWJ. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.