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BG13 LRU

2013 Kia Ceed

Black Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

175,231 mi
Last recorded175,231 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 Kia Ceed63,975 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG13 LRU
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 175,231 miles

both rear shock absorbers signs of fluid leak

r/n/s adjustable track control arm inner bush breaking up

r/n/s trailing arm bush worn and showing slight bonding failure

r/n/s tyre worn to min limit and perished outer side wall

Fail 4 Nov 2025 175,231 miles

Offside Front Obligatory indirect vision device insecure wing mirror damaged and insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached both front lower suspension arm rear load bushes showing bonding failure and collapsing from arm (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

both rear shock absorbers signs of fluid leak

r/n/s adjustable track control arm inner bush breaking up

r/n/s door handle missing

r/n/s trailing arm bush worn and showing slight bonding failure

r/n/s tyre worn to min limit and perished outer side wall

Pass 2 Nov 2024 169,718 miles

Offside Front Front fog lamp not working

Fail 22 Oct 2024 169,524 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Offside Front Front fog lamp not working

Pass 28 Oct 2023 156,402 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2022 146,690 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2022 146,676 miles

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2021 133,642 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Oct 2021 133,642 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 30 Nov 2020 117,404 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2019 101,659 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also deteriorated (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Dec 2018 79,852 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2017 63,872 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2017 63,872 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front driving lamp not working

Pass 8 Dec 2016 46,536 miles

How Reliable is the Kia Ceed?

Based on 1,665,385 MOT tests across 147,843 vehicles.

76.1%
Pass Rate
6,838
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
147,843
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 17,111
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 10,158
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 10,091
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BG13 LRU is a 2013 Kia Ceed in Black with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2013 Kia Ceed models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.9% with a typical mileage of 63,975 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Kia Ceed fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 17,111 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BG13 LRU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kia Ceed typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 13 years old, this Kia Ceed is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BG13 LRU registered?

BG13 LRU is a 2013 Kia Ceed, first registered on 21 June 2013.

Is BG13 LRU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG13 LRU shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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