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LR11 KGE

2011 Kia Ceed

Silver Diesel 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

151,091 mi
Last recorded151,091 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Kia Ceed69,337 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR11 KGE
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 151,091 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

advise handbrake service

Fail 1 Apr 2026 151,089 miles

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

advise handbrake service

Pass 17 Apr 2025 144,993 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2025 144,988 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached both side (5.3.4 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 May 2024 127,274 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2023 109,978 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre 10 years old

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 16 May 2023 109,978 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre 10 years old

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 16 May 2022 91,071 miles

handbrake travel

Pass 21 May 2021 76,853 miles
Pass 20 May 2020 72,948 miles
Pass 28 May 2019 69,078 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 65,662 miles

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 May 2017 61,478 miles
Fail 25 May 2017 61,477 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Both sides (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc modified and seriously weakened Both sides (3.5.1n)

Pass 9 May 2016 57,126 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 52,001 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 47,001 miles

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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LR11 KGE is a 2011 Kia Ceed in Silver with a 1,600cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 LR11 KGE, 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 LR11 KGE registered?

LR11 KGE is a 2011 Kia Ceed, first registered on 4 March 2011.

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