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LC13 VAY

2013 Kia Ceed

Blue Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

118,282 mi
Last recorded118,282 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Ceed63,975 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2026 118,282 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2025 114,617 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2025 107,063 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2025 107,063 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit Emissions exceeded manufacturer plate limit of 0.51 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested Nearside & offside (4.1.2 (b))

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam Nearside & offside (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jan 2024 100,155 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Jan 2024 100,152 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2022 80,827 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2021 69,739 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing replacement advised (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing replacement advised (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Jun 2020 65,933 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 11 Jun 2019 60,465 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 52,856 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 45,862 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 38,185 miles

Engine covers fitted

Undertrays fitted

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 VAY is a 2013 Kia Ceed in Blue with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 VAY, 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 VAY registered?

LC13 VAY is a 2013 Kia Ceed, first registered on 2 July 2013.

Is LC13 VAY safe to buy?

The MOT history for LC13 VAY shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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