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CK13 LME

2013 Kia Ceed

Black Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Apr 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

73,555 mi
Last recorded73,555 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Ceed63,975 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK13 LME
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 73,555 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2025 71,330 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both fronts (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened sub frame and suspension arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

oil level below minimum topped up with 1 litre for emissions test

Fail 2 Apr 2025 71,329 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both fronts (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened sub frame and suspension arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

oil level below minimum topped up with 1 litre for emissions test

Pass 27 Mar 2024 65,836 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges worn. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges worn. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Mar 2024 65,791 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges worn. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges worn. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Apr 2023 60,472 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs in very poor condition (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Mar 2022 55,534 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Lower Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2021 52,498 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 50,587 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 46,423 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2019 46,423 miles

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Mar 2019 46,388 miles

Covers preventing access to some components.

Fail 25 Mar 2019 46,388 miles

Covers preventing access to some components.

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both. (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Oct 2018 42,465 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))

Pass 27 Sep 2017 31,800 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Oct 2016 22,197 miles

Nearside Front daytime running lamp inop

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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CK13 LME is a 2013 Kia Ceed in Black with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 CK13 LME, 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 CK13 LME registered?

CK13 LME is a 2013 Kia Ceed, first registered on 17 May 2013.

Is CK13 LME safe to buy?

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