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LC13 HVS

2013 Kia Ceed

Red Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

82,455 mi
Last recorded82,455 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 Kia Ceed63,975 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC13 HVS
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 82,455 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Oct 2025 82,452 miles

Central Rear Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Headlamp aim too low both side (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2024 79,699 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2023 66,304 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2023 64,956 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2022 60,688 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2021 56,758 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2020 53,303 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2019 42,833 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2018 29,577 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 27,881 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 23,870 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 20,547 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 HVS is a 2013 Kia Ceed in Red with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HVS, 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

How do I check the history of LC13 HVS?

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What year was LC13 HVS registered?

LC13 HVS is a 2013 Kia Ceed, first registered on 11 July 2013.

Is LC13 HVS safe to buy?

The MOT history for LC13 HVS shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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