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LB13 TGF

2013 Kia Ceed

Black Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jan 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

70,726 mi
Last recorded70,726 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Ceed63,975 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB13 TGF
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 70,726 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2025 63,988 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2024 58,196 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2023 54,318 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2023 54,318 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2022 49,693 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2020 43,681 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2019 41,589 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))

Pass 29 Nov 2018 37,243 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2018 37,243 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blades split (3.4 (b) (ii))

front brake pads low

Pass 6 Dec 2017 27,478 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2017 24,694 miles

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 28 Jul 2017 24,694 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit has bald edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit has bald edges (4.1.E.1)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 29 Jul 2016 17,783 miles

Front tyres wearing on outer edges

Item removed from view

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 TGF is a 2013 Kia Ceed in Black with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 LB13 TGF, 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 TGF registered?

LB13 TGF is a 2013 Kia Ceed, first registered on 31 July 2013.

Is LB13 TGF safe to buy?

The MOT history for LB13 TGF shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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