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LC13 HKT

2013 Kia Ceed

Red Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

86,943 mi
Last recorded86,943 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Ceed63,975 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC13 HKT
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 86,943 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test FROM SWEEP AREA OF WINDSCREEN (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear PARKING BRAKE ONLY RECORDING 10%

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH TRAILING ARMS (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2025 81,260 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 30 May 2024 74,203 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 29 May 2024 74,202 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

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

Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 1 Jun 2023 67,973 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 1 Jun 2022 61,374 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides- inner/outer tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 27 May 2021 55,570 miles
Fail 27 May 2021 55,570 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2020 50,205 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2019 44,395 miles

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

Nearside Front play @ road wheel

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

Pass 31 May 2018 37,135 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 31,111 miles

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

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

Zero emissions recorded

Pass 1 Jun 2016 26,214 miles

Zero emissions recorded

Fail 1 Jun 2016 26,214 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Headlamp aim too high Both (1.8)

Zero emissions recorded

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 HKT is a 2013 Kia Ceed in Red 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 HKT, 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 HKT registered?

LC13 HKT is a 2013 Kia Ceed, first registered on 10 June 2013.

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