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LC13 CFO

2013 Kia Ceed

Black Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

86,464 mi
Last recorded86,464 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 Kia Ceed63,975 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC13 CFO
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 86,464 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2025 86,464 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2024 76,346 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2023 70,291 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2022 69,896 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225 45 17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Sep 2021 65,416 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Jul 2020 62,143 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2019 59,036 miles

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

chip in offside windscreen.

headlamp washer stalk missing from front bumper.

Fail 24 Jul 2019 59,036 miles

Offside Rear Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

chip in offside windscreen.

headlamp washer stalk missing from front bumper.

Pass 26 Jul 2018 48,858 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Jul 2018 48,858 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 27 Jul 2017 38,706 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

nearside front position lamp incorporating daytime running light is flickering between dim and bright when position lamps are selected, it is strongly advised that this is rectified.

nearside rear shock absorber has a heavy misting of oil.

offside front position lamp incorporating daytime running light is flickering between dim and bright when position lamps are selected, it is strongly advised that this is rectified.

Fail 26 Jul 2017 38,706 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

nearside front position lamp incorporating daytime running light is flickering between dim and bright when position lamps are selected, it is strongly advised that this is rectified.

nearside rear shock absorber has a heavy misting of oil.

offside front position lamp incorporating daytime running light is flickering between dim and bright when position lamps are selected, it is strongly advised that this is rectified.

Pass 14 Jul 2016 28,413 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Jul 2016 28,413 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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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LC13 CFO is a 2013 Kia Ceed in Black with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LC13 CFO, 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 LC13 CFO registered?

LC13 CFO is a 2013 Kia Ceed, first registered on 24 May 2013.

Is LC13 CFO safe to buy?

The MOT history for LC13 CFO shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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