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L15 CBG

2013 Kia Ceed

White Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

112,724 mi
Last recorded112,724 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 2013 Kia Ceed63,975 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL15 CBG
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 112,724 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2024 105,489 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2023 97,898 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2023 97,898 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Mar 2023 96,568 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2023 96,568 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2022 89,851 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2022 89,851 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides Inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 20 Mar 2021 82,706 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2021 82,705 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2020 77,347 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Engine covers and under trays fitted to the vehicle

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

tested in a dirty condition

Pass 15 Mar 2019 68,261 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Engine covers and under trays fitted to the vehicle

Pass 21 Mar 2018 60,386 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted to the vehicle

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

windscreen wipers poor

Pass 27 Mar 2017 52,902 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

nearside front Brake binding slightly

Fail 24 Mar 2017 52,801 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

nearside front Brake binding slightly

Pass 21 Mar 2016 43,759 miles

child seat fitted

nearside rear tyre starting to wear on inner edge

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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L15 CBG is a 2013 Kia Ceed in White with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 L15 CBG, 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 L15 CBG registered?

L15 CBG is a 2013 Kia Ceed, first registered on 28 March 2013.

Is L15 CBG safe to buy?

The MOT history for L15 CBG shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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