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LC13 VDZ

2013 Kia Ceed

Silver Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

174,904 mi
Last recorded174,904 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 Kia Ceed63,975 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 174,904 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn uneven and on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush de-bonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn uneven and on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides heavy corrosion (5.3.1 (b) (i))

front fogs not working

Fail 30 Oct 2025 174,904 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn uneven and on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush de-bonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn uneven and on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides heavy corrosion (5.3.1 (b) (i))

front fogs not working

Pass 1 Nov 2024 164,385 miles

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

Fail 30 Oct 2024 164,287 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2023 153,126 miles

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

Fail 24 Oct 2023 153,126 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 31 Oct 2022 142,800 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Aug 2021 128,631 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 23 Jul 2020 118,497 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 31 Jul 2019 102,507 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2019 102,507 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Aug 2018 80,358 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 61,096 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Jun 2016 41,694 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2016 41,694 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Both (3.5.1g)

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 VDZ is a 2013 Kia Ceed in Silver with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VDZ, 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 VDZ registered?

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

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