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LC13 CMV

2013 Kia Ceed

Silver Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

137,439 mi
Last recorded137,439 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Ceed63,975 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC13 CMV
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 137,439 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on edges 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Jan 2026 137,439 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on edges 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Feb 2025 129,677 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2025 129,667 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2024 120,972 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2023 112,637 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Feb 2022 100,332 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2022 100,328 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2021 91,338 miles

front brake discs worn

Pass 18 Feb 2020 84,165 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2019 72,470 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2018 62,116 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2017 49,831 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 34,595 miles

Wipers smearing

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 CMV is a 2013 Kia Ceed in Silver 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 LC13 CMV, 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 CMV registered?

LC13 CMV is a 2013 Kia Ceed, first registered on 24 June 2013.

Is LC13 CMV safe to buy?

The MOT history for LC13 CMV 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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