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LC13 GKO

2013 Kia Ceed

Black Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

132,007 mi
Last recorded132,007 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 2013 Kia Ceed63,975 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 132,007 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 19 Aug 2024 121,433 miles

Front fog lights inoperative

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 16 Aug 2024 121,430 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Front fog lights inoperative

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 25 Aug 2023 110,548 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 30 Aug 2022 103,539 miles

Both front fog lights inoperative

Pass 2 Nov 2021 97,255 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2021 97,255 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2020 86,336 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 28 Nov 2020 86,336 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 8 Nov 2019 71,072 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2019 71,072 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge also bald.. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished, DOM2013 inner edge worn ... (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Nov 2018 55,266 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Nov 2017 39,882 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 31,256 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 17,707 miles

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 GKO is a 2013 Kia Ceed in Black with a 1,582cc diesel 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 GKO, 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 GKO registered?

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

Is LC13 GKO safe to buy?

The MOT history for LC13 GKO shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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