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LC13 HVJ

2013 Kia Ceed

Silver Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

151,920 mi
Last recorded151,920 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Ceed63,975 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC13 HVJ
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2026 151,920 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Aug 2026 151,920 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Aug 2025 136,996 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5.mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Aug 2024 122,837 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2023 111,218 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2022 108,049 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2022 105,736 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 16 Mar 2021 97,167 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2021 97,167 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2020 87,460 miles

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

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

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

Fail 10 Mar 2020 87,460 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2019 74,435 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55x16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2018 61,158 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2

Fail 23 Mar 2018 61,144 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working in mirror lens also damaged (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2

Pass 25 Mar 2017 48,016 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 37,422 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 HVJ is a 2013 Kia Ceed in Silver with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HVJ, 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 HVJ registered?

LC13 HVJ is a 2013 Kia Ceed, first registered on 10 July 2013.

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