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BV13 LMX

2013 Kia Ceed

White Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

135,223 mi
Last recorded135,223 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 Kia Ceed63,975 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV13 LMX
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 135,223 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2024 126,477 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 11 Oct 2023 118,902 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2023 118,902 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2022 110,117 miles

Nearside washer jet not working

Pass 25 Oct 2021 100,823 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2021 100,820 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2020 88,272 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Oct 2019 74,883 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Oct 2018 59,252 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2017 44,323 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 25 Oct 2016 31,232 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2016 31,209 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp flickering (1.1.A.3f)

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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BV13 LMX is a 2013 Kia Ceed in White with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 2013 Kia Ceed models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.9% with a typical mileage of 63,975 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same year.

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 BV13 LMX, 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 BV13 LMX registered?

BV13 LMX is a 2013 Kia Ceed, first registered on 12 March 2013.

Is BV13 LMX safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV13 LMX shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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