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LC13 VFJ

2013 Kia Ceed

Silver Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

96,008 mi
Last recorded96,008 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Ceed63,975 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 96,008 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge TYRE IS WORN VERY CLOSE TO THE LEGAL LIMIT ACROSS TREADS ( RECOMEND TO REPLACE A.S.A.P ) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge TYRE IS WORN VERY CLOSE TO THE LEGAL LIMIT ACROSS TREADS ( RECOMEND TO REPLACE A.S.A.P ) (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 May 2026 96,008 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge TYRE IS WORN VERY CLOSE TO THE LEGAL LIMIT ACROSS TREADS ( RECOMEND TO REPLACE A.S.A.P ) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge TYRE IS WORN VERY CLOSE TO THE LEGAL LIMIT ACROSS TREADS ( RECOMEND TO REPLACE A.S.A.P ) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Feb 2025 88,649 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2024 81,191 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2023 58,652 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2022 50,712 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 26 Feb 2021 46,052 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Feb 2020 40,542 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 35,592 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2018 32,735 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 27,023 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear tyre cracking in tread

Offside Rear tyre cracking in tread

Pass 14 Jul 2016 21,078 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 VFJ is a 2013 Kia Ceed in Silver with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 VFJ, 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 VFJ registered?

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

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