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LC13 VBB

2013 Kia Ceed

Blue Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

89,393 mi
Last recorded89,393 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Ceed63,975 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 89,393 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2025 85,141 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2024 79,990 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

body damage front offside

washer bottle leaking

Pass 1 Jun 2023 74,445 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2022 69,118 miles

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

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

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

Fail 6 Jun 2022 69,115 miles

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

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

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

Pass 25 May 2021 63,724 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2020 59,130 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

brake pedal biting point is low

rear seat belts only visually checked due to dog cage fitted

Pass 10 May 2019 52,873 miles
Fail 10 May 2019 52,873 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 May 2018 40,509 miles

Rear Tyres perished

Pass 12 May 2017 29,603 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 20,013 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 VBB 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 VBB, 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 VBB registered?

LC13 VBB is a 2013 Kia Ceed, first registered on 1 July 2013.

Is LC13 VBB safe to buy?

The MOT history for LC13 VBB 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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