2011 KIA Ceed 1.6L Diesel · LC11 BBV
2011 KIA Ceed (1.6L, diesel). First registered 23 May 2011. Recorded mileage 156,613 miles. MOT valid until 25 Nov 2026. Taxed until 01 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- KIA CEED
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Stanmore (North London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 25 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Mar 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 156,613 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LC11 BBV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/10/2025
- 156,613 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LC11 BBV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2011 Kia Ceed (LC11 BBV) between November 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 30 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (9 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Steering (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 15 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
LC11 BBV Mileage History
- 24/11/2022112,791 mi
- 22/11/2023130,036 mi+17,245 mi
- 26/11/2023130,287 mi+251 mi
- 24/11/2024147,140 mi+16,853 mi
- 30/10/2025156,613 mi+9,473 mi
Average of roughly 14,945 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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