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LC13 GXV

2013 Kia Ceed

Black Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

90,400 mi
Last recorded90,400 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Ceed63,975 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 90,400 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2026 90,351 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested System Leaking (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 2 Jul 2025 81,642 miles

brake fluid level low

Fail 25 Jun 2025 81,453 miles

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

Front wipers smearing

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

brake fluid level low

Pass 29 Jun 2024 74,418 miles

Clutch worn

Pass 1 Jul 2023 68,586 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2022 61,039 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement The front lower suspension arm bushes on both sides are starting to perish. Marked yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre marked yellow

Pass 30 Jun 2021 55,391 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2020 53,879 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))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Jul 2019 49,438 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2019 49,438 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2018 41,702 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 34,837 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 27,057 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 GXV is a 2013 Kia Ceed in Black with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GXV, 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 GXV registered?

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

Is LC13 GXV safe to buy?

The MOT history for LC13 GXV shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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