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LC13 VEM

2013 Kia Ceed

Red Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Nov 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

93,772 mi
Last recorded93,772 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 Kia Ceed63,975 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2025 93,772 miles

Offside Front Day time running light not working but age of vehicle makes it not applicable

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

Pass 9 Nov 2024 89,200 miles

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

Fail 9 Nov 2024 89,200 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2023 84,142 miles

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

Fail 4 Nov 2023 84,142 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2022 79,725 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 30 Oct 2021 75,374 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Lower dust cover (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2020 70,827 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside wearing on edges 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished around circumference approx 3mmm 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside and nearside perished around circumference approx 3.5mm 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Nov 2019 66,531 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2018 61,414 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

both front tyres wearing inner and outer edges

Fail 5 Nov 2018 61,414 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

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

both front tyres wearing inner and outer edges

Pass 4 Nov 2017 53,011 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2016 46,995 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2016 46,840 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2016 46,840 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 VEM is a 2013 Kia Ceed in Red with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 VEM, 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 VEM registered?

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

Is LC13 VEM safe to buy?

The MOT history for LC13 VEM shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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