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LC13 CTF

2013 Kia Ceed

Silver Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

118,252 mi
Last recorded118,252 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Ceed63,975 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC13 CTF
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2026 118,252 miles

Electrical wiring insecure Battery positive terminal, clamp loose (4.11 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Upper cover splitting (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive General age related corrosion to chassis rails, floor, inner wheel arches/turret tops and suspension components. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jan 2025 112,954 miles

Electrical wiring insecure Battery positive clamp loose (4.11 (a) (i))

Obligatory mirror slightly loose Offside and nearside mountings loose/play (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Offside and nearside trailing arm, front bushes heavily deteriorated/de-bonding. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive General age related corrosion to chassis rails, floor, inner wheel arches/turret tops and suspension components. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Jan 2025 112,953 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Electrical wiring insecure Battery positive clamp loose (4.11 (a) (i))

Obligatory mirror slightly loose Offside and nearside mountings loose/play (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ADVISE REPLACEMENT SOON. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Offside and nearside trailing arm, front bushes heavily deteriorated/de-bonding. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive General age related corrosion to chassis rails, floor, inner wheel arches/turret tops and suspension components. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Dec 2023 108,469 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Dec 2022 102,721 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2022 96,681 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2021 91,349 miles

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

Fail 15 Jan 2021 91,306 miles

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

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))

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jan 2020 84,402 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 18 Jan 2020 84,402 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Jan 2019 70,837 miles

Offside Front Wiper blade splitting

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

Pass 24 Jan 2018 47,155 miles

Rear Brake disc inner face corroded

Pass 26 Jan 2017 20,517 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 19,152 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2016 19,152 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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 CTF is a 2013 Kia Ceed in Silver with a 1,591cc petrol 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 LC13 CTF, 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 CTF registered?

LC13 CTF is a 2013 Kia Ceed, first registered on 7 June 2013.

Is LC13 CTF safe to buy?

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