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LC13 HTL

2013 Kia Ceed

Blue Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

130,585 mi
Last recorded130,585 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Ceed63,975 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC13 HTL
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 130,585 miles

n/s/r tyure wearing low

Pass 17 Apr 2025 126,581 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2024 121,247 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2023 112,340 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2022 110,119 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2022 110,119 miles

Nearside 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 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Mar 2021 104,264 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2021 104,264 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2020 101,408 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2020 101,408 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2019 84,796 miles

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

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

Upper and lower engine covers fitted

Pass 26 Mar 2018 66,452 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm and misshaped (4.1.E.1)

Fail 21 Mar 2018 66,144 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm and misshaped (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Mar 2017 44,363 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine cover

front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges

undershield

Pass 31 Mar 2016 25,318 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 HTL is a 2013 Kia Ceed in Blue with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 HTL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LC13 HTL registered?

LC13 HTL is a 2013 Kia Ceed, first registered on 27 June 2013.

Is LC13 HTL safe to buy?

The MOT history for LC13 HTL shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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