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LG11 LBL

2011 Kia Ceed

Silver Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

119,371 mi
Last recorded119,371 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2025
Typical for 2011 Kia Ceed69,337 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG11 LBL
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2025 119,371 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

surface corrosion throughout under side

Fail 1 Mar 2025 119,371 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

surface corrosion throughout under side

Pass 1 Mar 2024 111,314 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 7 Mar 2023 102,675 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured wing (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured wing (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 9 Mar 2022 95,751 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 2 Mar 2022 95,560 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 17 Feb 2021 91,177 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2020 88,460 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2019 82,826 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2019 82,728 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn FRONT BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn FRONT BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Mar 2018 69,661 miles
Pass 13 May 2017 68,986 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front (2.4.G.2)

front wipers smearing

nearside rear brake sticking

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 May 2016 51,784 miles

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

both front headlight bulbs showing different colour

both front suspension arm bushes starting to unbond

both rear tyres wearing on inner edge

rear disc's slightly worn

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 3 May 2016 51,784 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

both front headlight bulbs showing different colour

both front suspension arm bushes starting to unbond

both rear tyres wearing on inner edge

rear disc's slightly worn

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 7 May 2015 32,901 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 23,761 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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LG11 LBL 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 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LBL, 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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LG11 LBL is a 2011 Kia Ceed, first registered on 4 March 2011.

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