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LC13 HMJ

2013 Kia Ceed

Red Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

74,080 mi
Last recorded74,080 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2013 Kia Ceed63,975 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC13 HMJ
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 74,080 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2025 74,032 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x 2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x 2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Dec 2022 66,253 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 9 Sep 2022 66,233 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring excessively damaged (1.6 (d))

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 13 Sep 2021 65,001 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Turbo oil return (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Undertrays fitted

Fail 8 Sep 2021 64,947 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Undertrays fitted

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Turbo oil return (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2020 60,070 miles

engine cover fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Fail 7 Sep 2020 60,070 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Headlamp aim not tested both headlamps not working (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

engine cover fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Pass 30 Aug 2019 51,037 miles

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

Fail 29 Aug 2019 51,034 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut in side wall to cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative light on (5.2.3 (h))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 1mm tread tyre structure failed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 Aug 2018 41,102 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2018 41,102 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2017 29,427 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 18,338 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 HMJ is a 2013 Kia Ceed in Red with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 HMJ, 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 HMJ registered?

LC13 HMJ is a 2013 Kia Ceed, first registered on 1 June 2013.

Is LC13 HMJ safe to buy?

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