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LC13 GVO

2013 Kia Ceed

Black Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

87,022 mi
Last recorded87,022 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Ceed63,975 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 87,022 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2025 86,718 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2025 86,718 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 Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Jun 2024 82,913 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge close to limit 2mm, heavy worn outer edge and cracking tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre's low on tread 2-3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Jun 2024 82,913 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge close to limit 2mm, heavy worn outer edge and cracking tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre's low on tread 2-3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps replaced 2x 501 capless bulbs (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 6 Jun 2023 73,834 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin low 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

inner surface corrosion to rear discs

Pass 15 Jun 2022 64,865 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2021 58,758 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2021 58,758 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play tightened hub nut, removed play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2020 51,391 miles

Nearside Front n/s/f wheel bearing has play

o/s/r tyre's excessively low on pressure, (re-inflated to correct pressure)0

rear child seats fitted

Pass 11 Jun 2019 46,936 miles

rear child seats fitted

Pass 18 Jun 2018 41,401 miles

2x rear child seats fitted

both rear tyres have heavy inner edge wear

Pass 30 Jun 2017 33,224 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2017 33,165 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front side light flickers in operation.

Fail 22 Jun 2017 33,089 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp sidelight (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working sidelight not working (1.1.A.3b)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 2x rear child seats fitted. ()

Pass 27 Jun 2016 23,764 miles

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

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 GVO is a 2013 Kia Ceed in Black 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 GVO, 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 GVO registered?

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

Is LC13 GVO safe to buy?

The MOT history for LC13 GVO shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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