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LB13 DHY

2013 Kia Ceed

Black Diesel 1400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

162,052 mi
Last recorded162,052 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Ceed63,975 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB13 DHY
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2026 162,052 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens cracked (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

steering slightly notchy when first turned left or right

Fail 13 Aug 2026 162,051 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator inner pad worn down to sensor (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn both sides rear antiroll bar drop links excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens cracked (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

steering slightly notchy when first turned left or right

Pass 21 Aug 2025 147,012 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Aug 2025 147,011 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2024 134,632 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))

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

Pass 2 Aug 2023 124,589 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2022 113,934 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear rear seats not fitted at time of test

Fail 11 Aug 2022 113,934 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Nearside Rear 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 disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front not fitted at time of test

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear rear seats not fitted at time of test

Pass 15 Jul 2021 95,686 miles

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2020 80,413 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear approx 75% (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Aug 2019 67,539 miles

n/s/r tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 1 May 2018 50,445 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 May 2017 44,685 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm and wearing on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

emissions no peak detected

engine cover

nearside front daytime running light inop

under tray fitted

Fail 10 May 2017 44,685 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front aero blades (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm and wearing on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

emissions no peak detected

engine cover

nearside front daytime running light inop

under tray fitted

Pass 3 May 2016 35,209 miles

engine cover

under tray fitted

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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LB13 DHY is a 2013 Kia Ceed in Black with a 1,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 LB13 DHY, 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 LB13 DHY registered?

LB13 DHY is a 2013 Kia Ceed, first registered on 31 December 2013.

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