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LC13 CKJ

2013 Kia Ceed

Black Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

99,797 mi
Last recorded99,797 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 Kia Ceed63,975 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC13 CKJ
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2025 99,797 miles

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

Nearside Front day time running light not working

Nearside Rear Outer Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear parking brake only just met efficiency

Pass 27 Nov 2024 92,679 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2023 85,497 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2023 85,497 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2022 78,400 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2021 72,061 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2020 66,655 miles
Pass 29 May 2019 56,519 miles
Fail 28 May 2019 56,516 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2018 47,954 miles

Engine cover / under trays fitted.

Offside Front Advise wiper blade soon needs changing,

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre badly scrubbed out on inside, possible Tracking issue, (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Jun 2018 47,954 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (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

Engine cover / under trays fitted.

Offside Front Advise wiper blade soon needs changing,

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre badly scrubbed out on inside, possible Tracking issue, (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 May 2017 39,537 miles
Fail 18 May 2017 39,537 miles

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

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

Pass 27 May 2016 29,481 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on outer edge. (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 CKJ 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 71.4%.

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 CKJ, 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 CKJ registered?

LC13 CKJ is a 2013 Kia Ceed, first registered on 3 June 2013.

Is LC13 CKJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LC13 CKJ shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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