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LC13 VEP

2013 Kia Ceed

Red Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

79,254 mi
Last recorded79,254 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2025
Typical for 2013 Kia Ceed63,975 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2025 79,254 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2024 76,369 miles

offside front tyre worn on inside

Fail 30 Jul 2024 76,369 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

offside front tyre worn on inside

offside rear brake disc pitted and worn

Pass 21 Jul 2023 74,187 miles

offside rear brake disc slightly pitted

Fail 21 Jul 2023 74,187 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

offside rear brake disc slightly pitted

Pass 27 Jul 2022 72,585 miles

nearside front tyre worn on outside

Fail 27 Jul 2022 72,585 miles

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

nearside front tyre worn on outside

Pass 23 Jul 2021 70,689 miles

offside front tyre starting to crack

slight play in offside front track rod

Pass 5 Aug 2020 69,601 miles

slight play in offside front track rod end

Fail 4 Aug 2020 69,601 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

both nearside tyres low pressures nail in nearside rear

slight play in offside front track rod end

Pass 19 Jul 2019 67,439 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jul 2018 55,616 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2017 44,152 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 31,730 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2016 31,730 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp side light not dimming staying on running lights (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp side light not dimming staying on running light (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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 VEP 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 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 VEP, 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 VEP registered?

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

Is LC13 VEP safe to buy?

The MOT history for LC13 VEP shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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