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LB13 DKY

2013 Kia Ceed

Silver Diesel 1300cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

123,487 mi
Last recorded123,487 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Ceed63,975 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB13 DKY
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 123,487 miles

Front and rear suspension components has general corrosion.

Fail 12 Jun 2026 123,483 miles

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

Front and rear suspension components has general corrosion.

Pass 23 Jun 2025 121,278 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2024 118,978 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2023 116,509 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Deep cuts in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jun 2022 113,847 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2021 111,125 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Close to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jul 2020 103,501 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Jul 2020 103,501 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2019 71,428 miles

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

Fail 3 Jun 2019 71,410 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cord exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Service light on

Pass 18 Apr 2018 48,705 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 40,177 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2017 40,177 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 5 May 2016 30,908 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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LB13 DKY is a 2013 Kia Ceed in Silver with a 1,300cc 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 DKY, 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 DKY registered?

LB13 DKY is a 2013 Kia Ceed, first registered on 28 August 2013.

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