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DN13 LGA

2013 Kia Ceed

Silver Diesel 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

126,908 mi
Last recorded126,908 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 Kia Ceed63,975 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN13 LGA
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 126,908 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both fronts wearing inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both rears (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 23 Oct 2025 126,908 miles

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

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users Screen wash reservoir (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached Is currently detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both fronts wearing inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both rears (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rears worn very very close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Oct 2024 115,603 miles

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

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

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

Fail 21 Oct 2024 115,601 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pivot has restricted free movement on caliper (1.1.15 (e))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2023 106,295 miles

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

Fail 23 Sep 2023 106,097 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 Sep 2022 96,037 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2021 83,907 miles

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

Fail 28 Sep 2021 83,907 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2020 73,899 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2020 73,899 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Sep 2019 64,365 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2019 64,365 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Jul 2018 51,753 miles

Rear both rear tyres starting to wear on edges

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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DN13 LGA is a 2013 Kia Ceed in Silver with a 1,396cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 DN13 LGA, 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 DN13 LGA registered?

DN13 LGA is a 2013 Kia Ceed, first registered on 27 August 2013.

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