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Kia Ceed

Silver · Diesel · 2011 · 1,582 cc

LC11 EFRMOT history

LC11 EFR is a silver diesel Kia Ceed first used on 10 May 2011. Its MOT is valid until 21 Aug 2027 and it has passed 14 of 20 MOT tests, with 143,211 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Aug 2026.

LC11 EFR silver Kia Ceed – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Kia Ceed, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 21 Aug 2027
Mileage
143,211 mi
At MOT on 22 Aug 2026
MOT tests
20
14 passed · 6 failed
Per year
8,580 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LC11 EFR
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
10 May 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LC11 EFR was last recorded at 143,211 miles on 22 Aug 2026, 13 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Aug 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
143,198 miles · 19 Aug 2026
Between the last two tests
13 miles
Average per year
8,580 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 143,211 miles
  • 2025 – 124,983 miles
  • 2024 – 101,254 miles
  • 2023 – 99,296 miles
  • 2022 – 94,339 miles
  • 2021 – 85,117 miles
  • 2020 – 77,443 miles
  • 2019 – 72,333 miles
  • 2018 – 66,904 miles
  • 2017 – 61,460 miles
  • 2016 – 55,581 miles
  • 2015 – 47,469 miles
  • 2014 – 37,854 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass143,211 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre has slight distortionRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (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.

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major3 MOTs, 2022–2026

  • Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect

    Major2 MOTs, 2025–2026

  • Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both slighty

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Whole underside of vehicle corroded including all suspension, braking and steering components.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

20 tests since 12 May 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass143,211 miles (+13)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    143,211 miles
    Test number
    460172232144
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre has slight distortion
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail143,198 miles (+18,215)2 dangerous11 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,198 miles
    Test number
    816938878855
    • DangerousOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre has slight distortion
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass124,983 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    124,983 miles
    Test number
    442537754623
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail124,982 miles (+23,728)2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,982 miles
    Test number
    463427112792
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass101,254 miles (+1,958)
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    101,254 miles
    Test number
    401031515048

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass99,296 miles (+4,957)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    99,296 miles
    Test number
    821136588161

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass94,339 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    94,339 miles
    Test number
    394473287362
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both slighty (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryWhole underside of vehicle corroded including all suspension, braking and steering components.

  8. Fail94,337 miles (+9,220)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,337 miles
    Test number
    734810073180
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both slighty (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryWhole underside of vehicle corroded including all suspension, braking and steering components.

  9. Pass85,117 miles (+4,193)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    85,117 miles
    Test number
    356358495505

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass80,924 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    80,924 miles
    Test number
    955275734591

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail80,924 miles (+3,481)6 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,924 miles
    Test number
    460349373557
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both wiper blades (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam head light bulb inop (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working brake light bulb inop (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working brake light bulb inop (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear number plate light bulb

  12. Pass77,443 miles (+5,110)
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    77,443 miles
    Test number
    478703514089

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass72,333 miles (+5,429)
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    72,333 miles
    Test number
    931548697147

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass66,904 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    66,904 miles
    Test number
    900547243644
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs (3.5.1i)

  15. Fail66,904 miles (+5,444)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,904 miles
    Test number
    703807342541
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs (3.5.1i)

  16. Pass61,460 miles (+5,879)
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    61,460 miles
    Test number
    595049940861

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass55,581 miles (+8,112)
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    55,581 miles
    Test number
    812396605404

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass47,469 miles (+9,615)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    47,469 miles
    Test number
    195505555088
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. Pass37,854 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2015
    Odometer
    37,854 miles
    Test number
    206222634162

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail37,854 miles4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,854 miles
    Test number
    276072134473
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureRear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Questions about LC11 EFR

Does LC11 EFR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LC11 EFR is valid until 21 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LC11 EFR?
The MOT on LC11 EFR is valid until 21 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LC11 EFR done?
LC11 EFR was recorded at 143,211 miles at its MOT on 22 Aug 2026, an average of 8,580 miles a year.
Has LC11 EFR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LC11 EFR has failed 6 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on LC11 EFR 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 EFR find?
LC11 EFR passed its latest MOT on 22 Aug 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; nearside rear tyre has slight distortion; offside rear anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play.

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