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L17 TMW

2013 Kia Ceed

Black Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

70,541 mi
Last recorded70,541 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 Kia Ceed63,975 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL17 TMW
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 70,541 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2024 66,711 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2023 61,851 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2022 56,263 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2021 51,659 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2020 47,261 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 40,462 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2018 32,434 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 24,852 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2017 24,852 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 6 Apr 2016 20,411 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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L17 TMW is a 2013 Kia Ceed in Black with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its 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 L17 TMW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of L17 TMW?

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What year was L17 TMW registered?

L17 TMW is a 2013 Kia Ceed, first registered on 12 April 2013.

Is L17 TMW safe to buy?

The MOT history for L17 TMW shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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