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LC13 GLK

2013 Kia Ceed

Silver Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

98,527 mi
Last recorded98,527 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Ceed63,975 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC13 GLK
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 98,527 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2026 98,302 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2025 90,328 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2025 90,328 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Feb 2024 86,556 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Feb 2024 36,556 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2023 75,001 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2023 74,903 miles

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2022 64,823 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2022 64,811 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2020 54,118 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2019 48,593 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2018 40,571 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2017 33,931 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2017 33,931 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 23 Jan 2017 32,667 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2016 26,538 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inside edge close to cords (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 GLK is a 2013 Kia Ceed in Silver with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 GLK, 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 GLK registered?

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

Is LC13 GLK safe to buy?

The MOT history for LC13 GLK shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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