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LC13 GKX

2013 Kia Ceed

White Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

99,098 mi
Last recorded99,098 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Ceed63,975 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC13 GKX
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 99,098 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front most arm inner bush worn, no movement found at test (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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 8 Apr 2026 99,097 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front most arm inner bush worn, no movement found at test (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn very near limit, advise replacement (5.2.3 (e))

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 7 Apr 2025 91,733 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush, trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2024 85,928 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

screen wash level light on

Fail 10 Apr 2024 85,995 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 Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm with cuts (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

screen wash level light on

Pass 12 Apr 2023 80,826 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn smooth on both edges, no inner constuction found at test (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Screen chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Apr 2023 80,825 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn smooth on both edges, no inner constuction found at test (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Screen chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2022 77,003 miles

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 13 Apr 2021 74,101 miles

Wiper blades starting to smear advise replacement soon

Pass 17 Apr 2020 67,134 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2020 67,134 miles

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

Rear brake pads need further investigation

brake fluid below max

Pass 16 Apr 2019 54,774 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2019 54,774 miles

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

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

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

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

nsf day time running light not working

Pass 12 Apr 2018 45,597 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 33,822 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 30,328 miles

unable to test emissions no rpm vehicle too clean to test

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 GKX is a 2013 Kia Ceed in White with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 GKX, 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 GKX registered?

LC13 GKX is a 2013 Kia Ceed, first registered on 1 July 2013.

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