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PK11 LJX

2011 Kia Ceed

Grey Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

120,757 mi
Last recorded120,757 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Kia Ceed69,337 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK11 LJX
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 120,757 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2024 114,388 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2023 108,659 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2022 102,613 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2022 100,516 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured n/s and o/s (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Jun 2022 100,515 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured n/s and o/s (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2021 91,896 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2020 88,145 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 80,313 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 67,524 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 56,900 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 48,610 miles

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

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

Pass 19 May 2015 40,833 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 33,359 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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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PK11 LJX is a 2011 Kia Ceed in Grey with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 PK11 LJX, 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 PK11 LJX registered?

PK11 LJX is a 2011 Kia Ceed, first registered on 31 May 2011.

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