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Grey · Petrol · 2011 · 1,591 cc

LB11 EXLMOT history

LB11 EXL is a grey petrol Kia Ceed first used on 7 Jul 2011. Its MOT is valid until 12 Mar 2027 and it has passed 12 of 18 MOT tests, with 93,453 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 12 Mar 2027
Mileage
93,453 mi
At MOT on 9 Mar 2026
MOT tests
18
12 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,757 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB11 EXL
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Ceed
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,591 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
7 Jul 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB11 EXL was last recorded at 93,453 miles on 9 Mar 2026, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Mar 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
93,452 miles · 7 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
5,757 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 93,453 miles
  • 2025 – 89,903 miles
  • 2024 – 85,069 miles
  • 2023 – 80,533 miles
  • 2022 – 76,799 miles
  • 2021 – 70,744 miles
  • 2020 – 66,864 miles
  • 2019 – 63,472 miles
  • 2018 – 59,667 miles
  • 2017 – 54,638 miles
  • 2016 – 38,133 miles
  • 2014 – 25,882 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass93,453 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel

    Major3 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated inner cv boot

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

  • Child seats fitted to rear seats not allowing full inspection of adult seat belts

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside and nearside front bottom ball joint dust covers damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

18 tests since 13 Jun 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass93,453 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    93,453 miles
    Test number
    135961514180

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail93,452 miles (+3,549)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,452 miles
    Test number
    426920961788
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

  3. Pass89,903 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    89,903 miles
    Test number
    561625619597

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail89,903 miles (+4,834)2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,903 miles
    Test number
    373856050454
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge 205/55r16 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass85,069 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    85,069 miles
    Test number
    499689033445
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated inner cv boot (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  6. Fail85,069 miles (+4,536)8 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,069 miles
    Test number
    471549061368
    • MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Headlamp aim unable to be tested both bulbs not working (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated inner cv boot (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  7. Pass80,533 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    80,533 miles
    Test number
    320508389626
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryChild seats fitted to rear seats not allowing full inspection of adult seat belts
    • AdvisoryOffside and nearside front bottom ball joint dust covers damaged
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joints
    • AdvisorySlight free play detected at steering wheel

  8. Fail80,533 miles (+3,734)2 dangerous6 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,533 miles
    Test number
    602112532048
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm also cords exposed (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryChild seats fitted to rear seats not allowing full inspection of adult seat belts
    • AdvisoryOffside and nearside front bottom ball joint dust covers damaged
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joints
    • AdvisorySlight free play detected at steering wheel

  9. Pass76,799 miles (+6,055)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    76,799 miles
    Test number
    224471986878
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake lever worn but not seriously weakened (1.1.15 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass70,744 miles (+3,880)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    70,744 miles
    Test number
    368842964653
    • AdvisoryDiscs rusty all round

  11. Pass66,864 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    66,864 miles
    Test number
    492681249964

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail66,859 miles (+3,387)3 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,859 miles
    Test number
    638546529556
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  13. Pass63,472 miles (+3,805)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    63,472 miles
    Test number
    751315532059
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn on the inner edges
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs worn, scorn and corroded

  14. Pass59,667 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    59,667 miles
    Test number
    517038452137
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Fail59,667 miles (+5,029)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,667 miles
    Test number
    815570622936
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass54,638 miles (+16,505)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    54,638 miles
    Test number
    905599084878

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass38,133 miles (+12,251)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    38,133 miles
    Test number
    568488044292
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre punctured in 2 places
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre punctured

  18. Pass25,882 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    25,882 miles
    Test number
    969514664161

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB11 EXL

Does LB11 EXL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB11 EXL is valid until 12 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB11 EXL?
The MOT on LB11 EXL is valid until 12 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB11 EXL done?
LB11 EXL was recorded at 93,453 miles at its MOT on 9 Mar 2026, an average of 5,757 miles a year.
Has LB11 EXL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB11 EXL has failed 6 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on LB11 EXL ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on LB11 EXL find?
LB11 EXL passed its latest MOT on 9 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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