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LC13 GJY

2013 Kia Ceed

Black Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

161,817 mi
Last recorded161,817 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2013 Kia Ceed63,975 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 161,817 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2025 161,817 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension locking device missing BULL JOINT (5.3.6 (b))

Pass 11 Dec 2024 143,395 miles

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

Fail 4 Dec 2024 143,206 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2023 128,193 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2022 106,383 miles

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

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

Offside Front Rearview mirror casing slightly damaged

Fail 30 Nov 2022 106,383 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Rearview mirror casing slightly damaged

Pass 18 Nov 2021 76,535 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2021 76,389 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2020 59,969 miles

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

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

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

Fail 4 Dec 2020 59,968 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2019 54,243 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2018 46,445 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 34,944 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 26,786 miles

Nearside Day time running light fails to dim & flickers when dip beam switched on

Nearside Front Tyre scrubbed off

Offside Front Tyre scrubbed

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade slightly deteriorated

Under-tray fitted obscuring some under-body components

Fail 16 Jun 2016 26,786 miles

Nearside Day time running light fails to dim & flickers when dip beam switched on

Nearside Front Tyre scrubbed off

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre scrubbed

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade slightly deteriorated

Under-tray fitted obscuring some under-body components

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 GJY is a 2013 Kia Ceed in Black with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 GJY, 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 GJY registered?

LC13 GJY is a 2013 Kia Ceed, first registered on 17 June 2013.

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