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LC13 HNJ

2013 Kia Ceed

Black Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

77,744 mi
Last recorded77,744 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Ceed63,975 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC13 HNJ
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 77,744 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2025 72,619 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective rubber split (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 18 Jun 2025 72,619 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working in mirror,led (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Central Exhaust mounting defective rubber split (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2024 72,227 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2023 68,667 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2023 66,479 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2023 66,479 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2022 58,601 miles

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

Offside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached upper mount broken (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 26 Aug 2022 58,601 miles

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

Offside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached upper mount broken (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2021 44,108 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2021 44,107 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2020 34,487 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2017 18,730 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 21 Sep 2017 17,539 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Sidelight flicker with dip beam on (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 30 May 2017 15,904 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 8,463 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 HNJ is a 2013 Kia Ceed in Black with a 1,591cc petrol 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 HNJ, 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 HNJ registered?

LC13 HNJ is a 2013 Kia Ceed, first registered on 7 June 2013.

Is LC13 HNJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LC13 HNJ shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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