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LC13 GMY

2013 Kia Ceed

White Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

78,195 mi
Last recorded78,195 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Ceed63,975 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 78,195 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55x16 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Jan 2026 78,195 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55x16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 27 Jan 2025 75,131 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2025 75,099 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jan 2024 70,035 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2023 69,025 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2022 68,622 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2021 67,577 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2020 67,254 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2019 62,794 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2019 62,768 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2018 53,020 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2018 53,020 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Jun 2017 44,872 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Jun 2016 32,740 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 GMY is a 2013 Kia Ceed in White 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 GMY, 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 GMY registered?

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

Is LC13 GMY safe to buy?

The MOT history for LC13 GMY 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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