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LB13 TJY

2013 Kia Ceed

Silver Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

125,519 mi
Last recorded125,519 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Ceed63,975 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB13 TJY
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 125,519 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Apr 2026 125,519 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2025 115,504 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement To be replaced after test (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge to be replaced after test (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jul 2024 109,889 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2024 109,887 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 Jul 2023 101,050 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 18 Jul 2022 91,655 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2021 68,501 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2020 58,878 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2019 51,555 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2019 51,555 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2018 42,460 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2018 42,459 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2017 31,459 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre perishing

Offside Front Window wiper split but still clears window screen

Offside Rear Tyre perishing

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' Small chip and crack (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 Jul 2016 21,552 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 TJY is a 2013 Kia Ceed in Silver with a 1,582cc 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 TJY, 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 TJY registered?

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

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