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LC13 VEK

2013 Kia Ceed

Red Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jan 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

78,414 mi
Last recorded78,414 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Ceed63,975 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2026 78,414 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2024 74,066 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2023 70,379 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2022 66,206 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2021 60,663 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2019 53,289 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2019 53,287 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 18 Jul 2018 46,850 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2017 33,863 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 30,336 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 VEK is a 2013 Kia Ceed in Red with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 VEK, 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 VEK?

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What year was LC13 VEK registered?

LC13 VEK is a 2013 Kia Ceed, first registered on 19 July 2013.

Is LC13 VEK safe to buy?

The MOT history for LC13 VEK shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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