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LC13 GXY

2013 Kia Ceed

Black Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

123,812 mi
Last recorded123,812 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Ceed63,975 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2026 123,812 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2026 123,812 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 20 Aug 2025 117,978 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2025 117,978 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2024 111,356 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2024 111,356 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play nearside and offside (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre cracking (5.2.3 (e))

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

nearside rear tyre tread slight cracking

Pass 30 Aug 2023 104,779 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

front brake discs inner face rusted

rear brake discs rusted

Pass 13 Aug 2022 98,493 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front and rear brake discs rusted

offside rear tyre edge inner edge worn and perished

Pass 25 Aug 2021 92,468 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

brake discs slight rusting

offside rear tyre inner edge worn

Fail 23 Aug 2021 92,468 miles

Front Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

brake discs slight rusting

offside rear tyre inner edge worn

Pass 2 Sep 2020 88,135 miles

nearside rear tyre edge worn and sidewall slight damage

offside front tyre edge slight wear

Pass 12 Aug 2019 83,719 miles

nearside front brake slightly binding

Pass 30 Jul 2018 76,098 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted / corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted /corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Aug 2017 66,275 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn/lipped (3.5.1i)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air fresheners

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2016 50,849 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2016 50,849 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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 GXY 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 GXY, 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 GXY registered?

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

Is LC13 GXY safe to buy?

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