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Kia Ceed

Black · Diesel · 2011 · 1,582 cc

LC11 EFSMOT history

LC11 EFS is a black diesel Kia Ceed first used on 10 May 2011. Its MOT is valid until 2 Dec 2026 and it has passed 13 of 16 MOT tests, with 126,495 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Nov 2025.

LC11 EFS black Kia Ceed – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Kia Ceed, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 2 Dec 2026
Mileage
126,495 mi
At MOT on 3 Nov 2025
MOT tests
16
13 passed · 3 failed
Per year
7,958 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LC11 EFS
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Ceed
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,582 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
10 May 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
3 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LC11 EFS was last recorded at 126,495 miles on 3 Nov 2025, 5 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
126,490 miles · 28 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
5 miles
Average per year
7,958 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 126,495 miles
  • 2024 – 122,981 miles
  • 2023 – 117,187 miles
  • 2022 – 112,168 miles
  • 2021 – 105,665 miles
  • 2020 – 98,499 miles
  • 2019 – 84,914 miles
  • 2018 – 77,739 miles
  • 2017 – 68,842 miles
  • 2016 – 58,361 miles
  • 2015 – 48,745 miles
  • 2014 – 35,048 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass126,495 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2023

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.

  • Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier

    Minor3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front inner tie rod slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear light lens cracked

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear subframe corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

16 tests since 8 May 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass126,495 miles (+5)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    126,495 miles
    Test number
    313972990612
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Fail126,490 miles (+3,509)5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,490 miles
    Test number
    249330157493
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. Pass122,981 miles (+2)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    122,981 miles
    Test number
    599088957073
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front inner tie rod slight play
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear light lens cracked
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear subframe corroded
  4. Fail122,979 miles (+5,792)5 major1 minor12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,979 miles
    Test number
    942468572948
    • MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front seatbelt slightly fraying
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front inner tie rod slight play
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear light lens cracked
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBracket snapped @ chassis (under mid section exhaust)
    • AdvisoryRear subframe corroded
  5. Pass117,187 miles (+5,019)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    117,187 miles
    Test number
    285379004015
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel tank damp
  6. Pass112,168 miles (+6,503)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    112,168 miles
    Test number
    507332840365
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  7. Pass105,665 miles (+7,166)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    105,665 miles
    Test number
    115336354937
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  8. Pass98,499 miles (+13,585)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    98,499 miles
    Test number
    732899754033

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass84,914 miles (+7,175)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    84,914 miles
    Test number
    541014079672

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass77,739 miles (+8,897)
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    77,739 miles
    Test number
    765080565448

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass68,842 miles (+1,496)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    68,842 miles
    Test number
    989823005592

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass67,346 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2018
    Odometer
    67,346 miles
    Test number
    548197288297

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail67,346 miles (+8,985)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,346 miles
    Test number
    740072978068
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
  14. Pass58,361 miles (+9,616)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2017
    Odometer
    58,361 miles
    Test number
    663800480775
    • AdvisoryN/s/r brake disc slightly pitted
  15. Pass48,745 miles (+13,697)
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2016
    Odometer
    48,745 miles
    Test number
    276386525406

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass35,048 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2015
    Odometer
    35,048 miles
    Test number
    159588724191
    • 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)

Questions about LC11 EFS

Does LC11 EFS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LC11 EFS is valid until 2 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LC11 EFS?
The MOT on LC11 EFS is valid until 2 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LC11 EFS done?
LC11 EFS was recorded at 126,495 miles at its MOT on 3 Nov 2025, an average of 7,958 miles a year.
Has LC11 EFS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LC11 EFS has failed 3 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on LC11 EFS 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 EFS find?
LC11 EFS passed its latest MOT on 3 Nov 2025 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive.

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