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Kia Ceed

Grey · Petrol · 2011 · 1,396 cc

LB11 XGEMOT history

LB11 XGE is a grey petrol Kia Ceed first used on 21 Jul 2011. Its MOT is valid until 6 Oct 2027 and it has passed 13 of 20 MOT tests, with 140,348 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 6 Oct 2027
Mileage
140,348 mi
At MOT on 7 Oct 2026
MOT tests
20
13 passed · 7 failed
Per year
8,655 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB11 XGE
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Ceed
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,396 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
21 Jul 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB11 XGE was last recorded at 140,348 miles on 7 Oct 2026, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Oct 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
140,346 miles · 6 Oct 2026
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
8,655 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 140,348 miles
  • 2025 – 135,973 miles
  • 2024 – 131,287 miles
  • 2023 – 127,890 miles
  • 2022 – 122,431 miles
  • 2021 – 109,543 miles
  • 2020 – 90,094 miles
  • 2019 – 79,501 miles
  • 2018 – 62,871 miles
  • 2017 – 57,265 miles
  • 2016 – 52,767 miles
  • 2015 – 43,965 miles
  • 2014 – 34,502 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass140,348 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisorySteering column deformed but serviceable (2.1.3 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

20 tests since 15 Jul 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass140,348 miles (+2)2 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    140,348 miles
    Test number
    130494915987
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering column deformed but serviceable (2.1.3 (c) (i))

  2. Fail140,346 miles (+4,373)4 major2 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,346 miles
    Test number
    312740875841
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering column deformed but serviceable (2.1.3 (c) (i))

  3. Pass135,973 miles (+4,686)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    135,973 miles
    Test number
    661029463164
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass131,287 miles (+3,397)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    131,287 miles
    Test number
    202921022752
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass127,890 miles (+5,459)
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    127,890 miles
    Test number
    146843634872

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass122,431 miles (+12,888)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    122,431 miles
    Test number
    767844797744
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  7. Pass109,543 miles (+19,449)
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    109,543 miles
    Test number
    571533021898

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass90,094 miles2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    90,094 miles
    Test number
    210798856552
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front very slight play from wheel
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Fail90,094 miles (+10,593)1 repaired2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,094 miles
    Test number
    283555055974
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front very slight play from wheel
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass79,501 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    79,501 miles
    Test number
    582405904267

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail79,499 miles (+16,628)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,499 miles
    Test number
    617621669842
    • 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))

  12. Pass62,871 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    62,871 miles
    Test number
    616263911117

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail62,871 miles (+5,606)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,871 miles
    Test number
    387700779716
    • MajorFront Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  14. Pass57,265 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    57,265 miles
    Test number
    678602903306
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Fail57,265 miles (+4,498)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,265 miles
    Test number
    595285160782
    • FailureStop lamp not working all (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Pass52,767 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    52,767 miles
    Test number
    157047412115
    • AdvisoryBoot full at time of test. Unable to fully inspect.
    • AdvisoryEML Light active
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner CV boot leaking grease
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer CV boot leaking grease
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner CV boot leaking grease
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Fail52,767 miles (+8,802)3 failures11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,767 miles
    Test number
    609610237411
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryBoot full at time of test. Unable to fully inspect.
    • AdvisoryEML Light active
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner CV boot leaking grease
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer CV boot leaking grease
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner CV boot leaking grease
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryCoolant reservoir very low
    • AdvisoryUnable to carry out headlamp aim check

  18. Pass43,965 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    43,965 miles
    Test number
    746968215257
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  19. Fail43,965 miles (+9,463)2 failures2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,965 miles
    Test number
    856635505210
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  20. Pass34,502 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    34,502 miles
    Test number
    235336194455

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB11 XGE

Does LB11 XGE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB11 XGE is valid until 6 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB11 XGE?
The MOT on LB11 XGE is valid until 6 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB11 XGE done?
LB11 XGE was recorded at 140,348 miles at its MOT on 7 Oct 2026, an average of 8,655 miles a year.
Has LB11 XGE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB11 XGE has failed 7 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on LB11 XGE 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 XGE find?
LB11 XGE passed its latest MOT on 7 Oct 2026 with 2 minor defects and 9 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration, and 8 more.

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