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LP11 XHJ

2011 Kia Ceed

Silver Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

148,473 mi
Last recorded148,473 miles
Recorded on17 May 2025
Typical for 2011 Kia Ceed69,337 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLP11 XHJ
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 May 2025 148,473 miles

Fuel tank damp possible leak

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Parking brake requires attention

Pass 13 May 2024 131,859 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2023 125,398 miles

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both sides (5.1.2 (b) (i))

engine top tray damage

Fail 22 May 2023 125,398 miles

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

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both sides (5.1.2 (b) (i))

engine top tray damage

Pass 23 May 2022 120,001 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 16 May 2022 119,998 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 13 May 2021 114,472 miles
Fail 12 May 2021 114,472 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 18 May 2020 108,342 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre bald outside edge

offside front tyre bald inside edge

Pass 27 Mar 2019 101,977 miles

Front discs thin

Rear discs corroded

Screen wash poor

Fail 20 Mar 2019 101,968 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Front discs thin

Rear discs corroded

Rear pads low

Screen wash poor

Slight bind n/s/r brake

Pass 21 Mar 2018 94,481 miles

Rear pads low and discs corroded

Fail 14 Mar 2018 94,478 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear pads low and discs corroded

Pass 27 Feb 2017 86,578 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2016 73,389 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Mar 2015 60,566 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Mar 2015 60,566 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Mar 2014 47,202 miles

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Mar 2014 47,202 miles

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

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

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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LP11 XHJ is a 2011 Kia Ceed in Silver with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 LP11 XHJ, 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 LP11 XHJ registered?

LP11 XHJ is a 2011 Kia Ceed, first registered on 11 March 2011.

Is LP11 XHJ safe to buy?

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