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Kia Ceed

Silver · Diesel · 2011 · 1,582 cc

LC11 EFEMOT history

LC11 EFE is a silver diesel Kia Ceed first used on 31 May 2011. Its MOT expired on 7 Jan 2026 and it has passed 11 of 17 MOT tests, with 146,818 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Jan 2025.

LC11 EFE silver Kia Ceed – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Kia Ceed, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 7 Jan 2026
Mileage
146,818 mi
At MOT on 8 Jan 2025
MOT tests
17
11 passed · 6 failed
Per year
9,741 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LC11 EFE
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Ceed
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,582 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
31 May 2011
MOT status
MOT expired on 7 Jan 2026
Latest MOT test
8 Jan 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LC11 EFE was last recorded at 146,818 miles on 8 Jan 2025, 15,423 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Jan 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
131,395 miles · 4 Jan 2024
Between the last two tests
15,423 miles
Average per year
9,741 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 146,818 miles
  • 2024 – 131,395 miles
  • 2022 – 118,917 miles
  • 2021 – 110,002 miles
  • 2020 – 105,298 miles
  • 2019 – 91,329 miles
  • 2018 – 84,604 miles
  • 2017 – 76,753 miles
  • 2016 – 69,416 miles
  • 2015 – 57,023 miles
  • 2014 – 43,396 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass146,818 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Front Tyre starting to wear on the inner edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

Full MOT history

17 tests since 28 May 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass146,818 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    146,818 miles
    Test number
    861830914127
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  2. Fail146,818 miles (+15,423)5 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,818 miles
    Test number
    645219685974
    • MajorHeadlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  3. Pass131,395 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    131,395 miles
    Test number
    299401779701
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre starting to wear on the inner edge
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  4. Fail131,395 miles (+12,478)3 dangerous4 major1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,395 miles
    Test number
    815832907186
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre starting to wear on the inner edge
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  5. Pass118,917 miles (+8,915)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    118,917 miles
    Test number
    960397266024
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside low/uneven on INNER EDGES (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Pass110,002 miles (+4,704)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    110,002 miles
    Test number
    121603135525
    • AdvisoryBoth inner CV boots have a slight leaking of grease from the little ends
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall has slight damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 2.3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both trailing arm bushes are debonding around the fixing bracket but do not have excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  7. Pass105,298 miles (+13,969)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    105,298 miles
    Test number
    386862844171
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both
  8. Pass91,329 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    91,329 miles
    Test number
    862997748886
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot slightly leaking
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot slightly leaking
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  9. Fail91,329 miles (+6,725)2 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,329 miles
    Test number
    345050775581
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot slightly leaking
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot slightly leaking
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  10. Pass84,604 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2019
    Odometer
    84,604 miles
    Test number
    523399094433

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail84,604 miles (+7,851)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,604 miles
    Test number
    236250052300
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
  12. Pass76,753 miles (+7,337)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2018
    Odometer
    76,753 miles
    Test number
    810403494676
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
  13. Pass69,416 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2017
    Odometer
    69,416 miles
    Test number
    395268581528

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail69,416 miles (+12,393)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,416 miles
    Test number
    318990515821
    • FailureOffside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
  15. Pass57,023 miles (+13,627)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2016
    Odometer
    57,023 miles
    Test number
    128378145186
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  16. Pass43,396 miles3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2015
    Odometer
    43,396 miles
    Test number
    377108244185
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteBoth front tyres no visible tread inner shoulders
    • NoteNsf tyre perished and cracked
    • NoteSmall stone chips to windscreen in swept area
  17. Fail43,396 miles1 repaired3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,396 miles
    Test number
    446258844128
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteBoth front tyres no visible tread inner shoulders
    • NoteNsf tyre perished and cracked
    • NoteSmall stone chips to windscreen in swept area

Questions about LC11 EFE

Does LC11 EFE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LC11 EFE expired on 7 Jan 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LC11 EFE?
The MOT on LC11 EFE expired on 7 Jan 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LC11 EFE done?
LC11 EFE was recorded at 146,818 miles at its MOT on 8 Jan 2025, an average of 9,741 miles a year.
Has LC11 EFE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LC11 EFE has failed 6 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on LC11 EFE 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 LC11 EFE find?
LC11 EFE passed its latest MOT on 8 Jan 2025 with 3 advisories: coil spring corroded both rear; nearside rear anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play; offside rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened.

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