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LR11 XEB

2011 Kia Ceed

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

72,811 mi
Last recorded72,811 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Kia Ceed69,337 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR11 XEB
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 72,811 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front Bushes Perishing Slightly, Both Sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Cracked/Perishing, Badly Worn on Inner and Outer Edges & Close to Legal Limit @ 2mm - 205/55ZR16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake Pads Wearing Unevenly

Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Arm, Inner and Outer Bushes Slightly Worn - Both Sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Dec 2025 72,809 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front Bushes Perishing Slightly, Both Sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Cracked/Perishing, Badly Worn on Inner and Outer Edges & Close to Legal Limit @ 2mm - 205/55ZR16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake Pads Wearing Unevenly

Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Arm, Inner and Outer Bushes Slightly Worn - Both Sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2024 60,660 miles
Pass 30 May 2024 57,867 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords also cracking (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2023 50,023 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside and nearside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Jun 2022 44,187 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 24 May 2022 44,186 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 24 May 2021 41,532 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2020 39,727 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2019 36,503 miles
Fail 13 May 2019 36,503 miles

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 25 May 2018 31,947 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 May 2017 26,964 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 22,914 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 18,812 miles
Fail 18 May 2015 18,812 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 May 2014 14,387 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 XEB is a 2011 Kia Ceed in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol 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 XEB, 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 LR11 XEB registered?

LR11 XEB is a 2011 Kia Ceed, first registered on 31 May 2011.

Is LR11 XEB safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR11 XEB shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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