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LC13 HMK

2013 Kia Ceed

Red Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

114,919 mi
Last recorded114,919 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Ceed63,975 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 114,919 miles

Coil spring modified but not seriously weakened all 4 springs (5.3.1 (d) (i))

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

Front Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

rear subframe corroded

Fail 20 May 2026 114,821 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Coil spring modified but not seriously weakened all 4 springs (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Front Coolant leak

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

Front Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

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

Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

rear subframe corroded

Pass 13 May 2025 107,488 miles

Front Coil spring modified but not seriously weakened and rear all x4 (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Front Upper Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres and edges are wearing thin (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear subframe corroded

Fail 10 May 2025 107,478 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Front Coil spring modified but not seriously weakened and rear all x4 (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and rear all x4 and damaged (5.2.3 (e))

Front Upper Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

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

rear subframe corroded

Pass 8 May 2024 100,458 miles

Front Coil spring modified but not seriously weakened and rear all x4 (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Front Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear exhaust have minor leak

Fail 7 May 2024 100,456 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Coil spring modified but not seriously weakened and rear all x4 (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Front Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear exhaust have minor leak

Pass 1 Jun 2023 94,559 miles

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view Top band (3.2 (b) (i))

Fail 24 May 2023 94,557 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view Top band (3.2 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2022 85,971 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2021 81,054 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2019 77,804 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2018 64,659 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 38,009 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 18,904 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2016 18,904 miles

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

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

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

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