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LV11 MZZ

2011 Kia Ceed

Black Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

40,970 mi
Last recorded40,970 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Kia Ceed69,337 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV11 MZZ
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 40,970 miles

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive on the engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/65R15 91H (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge is worn on the inner edge 195/65R15 91H (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Mar 2026 40,970 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive on the engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/65R15 91H (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge is worn on the inner edge 195/65R15 91H (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Mar 2025 39,153 miles

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive on the engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2024 34,579 miles

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive on the engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Side repeater slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Fail 13 Mar 2024 34,578 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive on the engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Side repeater slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 21 Mar 2023 25,704 miles

Front Side repeater slightly discoloured offside & nearside (4.4.3 (a))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides are perishing & are over 10 years old (2010) 195/65R15 91H (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing & is over 10 years old (2010) 195/65R15 91H (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Mar 2022 17,084 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 1 Mar 2022 17,084 miles

Steering wheel has movement relative to the column indicating looseness (2.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Mar 2021 11,563 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2021 11,562 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Tyre cut to cords outer sidewall yellow chalk. Goodyear 195/65/R15 91H (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2020 11,325 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2020 11,325 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2019 10,831 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2019 10,831 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Mar 2018 10,373 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 9,996 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 9,800 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 9,457 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 8,933 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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LV11 MZZ is a 2011 Kia Ceed in Black with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 LV11 MZZ, 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 LV11 MZZ registered?

LV11 MZZ is a 2011 Kia Ceed, first registered on 31 March 2011.

Is LV11 MZZ safe to buy?

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