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LC13 GKV

2013 Kia Ceed

Black Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

107,424 mi
Last recorded107,424 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Ceed63,975 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 107,424 miles

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

Fail 8 Jan 2026 107,421 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2025 102,532 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Jan 2025 102,532 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2024 95,332 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Jan 2024 95,332 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2023 87,738 miles
Pass 6 May 2022 80,436 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged slightly lumpy on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Fail 6 May 2022 80,436 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged slightly lumpy on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 19 May 2021 70,908 miles
Pass 27 May 2020 64,006 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2019 54,309 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2018 45,788 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 37,480 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 29,848 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 GKV 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 GKV, 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 GKV registered?

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

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