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LC13 GKN

2013 Kia Ceed

Black Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

162,541 mi
Last recorded162,541 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 Kia Ceed63,975 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2025 162,541 miles

Extensive Components corrosion

structural corrosion

Fail 22 Nov 2025 162,541 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Extensive Components corrosion

structural corrosion

Pass 13 Dec 2024 148,611 miles

suspension components corroded . ( front and rear )

Fail 12 Dec 2024 148,611 miles

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

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

suspension components corroded . ( front and rear )

Pass 16 Dec 2023 135,526 miles

unable to test rear seat belts

Pass 19 Nov 2022 122,068 miles

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 25 Nov 2021 114,846 miles

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

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

Offside Front tyre on 3mm in places

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge and cracking in tread area

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under trays fitted

Pass 30 Nov 2020 108,422 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2019 99,302 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 30 Nov 2019 99,302 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre perished, worn inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

under trays fitted

Pass 8 Dec 2018 81,964 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under trays fitted

Fail 8 Dec 2018 81,964 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under trays fitted

Pass 6 Dec 2017 66,192 miles

Nearside Rear tyre on 3mm and worn on both edges

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin look low (3.5.1g)

engine cover fitted

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively slight fluctuation (3.7.B.3)

rear brake discs lipped

under trays fitted

Pass 16 Dec 2016 52,087 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Bald on inner edge (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 GKN 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 GKN, 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 GKN registered?

LC13 GKN is a 2013 Kia Ceed, first registered on 16 June 2013.

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