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LC13 GXU

2013 Kia Ceed

Silver Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

88,822 mi
Last recorded88,822 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 Kia Ceed63,975 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC13 GXU
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 88,822 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2024 82,758 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged 205/55R16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 Oct 2024 82,758 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/55R16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged 205/55R16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Oct 2023 77,511 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2023 77,511 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 19 Oct 2022 73,017 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2022 73,016 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2021 67,084 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2020 64,185 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2019 57,483 miles

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

Fail 2 Jul 2019 57,483 miles

Emissions not tested excessive oil leak underside (8.2.1.2 (d))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Jun 2018 51,498 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 43,126 miles

Both rear tyres worn on edges

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre Unrepairable ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Jun 2016 36,649 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test items over 40mm in wiper sweep ()

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 22 Jun 2016 36,647 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test items over 40mm in wiper sweep ()

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer edges only bald, centre 75% 3.5mm or so (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 GXU is a 2013 Kia Ceed in Silver with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GXU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LC13 GXU registered?

LC13 GXU is a 2013 Kia Ceed, first registered on 2 July 2013.

Is LC13 GXU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LC13 GXU shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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