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LC13 VFX

2013 Kia Ceed

Black Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Mar 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

124,738 mi
Last recorded124,738 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Ceed63,975 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC13 VFX
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2026 124,738 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2025 116,356 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2024 109,532 miles

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

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

clutch worn and bites on the floor

Fail 25 Mar 2024 109,532 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

clutch worn and bites on the floor

Pass 17 Mar 2023 102,095 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2022 93,350 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2022 93,350 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2021 84,768 miles

Front disc pads are starting to get low

Fail 17 Mar 2021 84,768 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken This is dangerous to drive (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front disc pads are starting to get low

Pass 6 Mar 2020 75,080 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2019 68,341 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2018 55,667 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2017 39,669 miles

Engine cover fitted

Registration plate characters non standard

Undertray fitted

Fail 16 Jun 2017 39,662 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Perishing and out of shape and bald edges (4.1.E.1)

Engine cover fitted

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm and bald edges and out of shape (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre bald edges and perishing and out of shape

Offside Front Tyre bald edges

Registration plate characters non standard

Undertray fitted

Pass 2 Jul 2016 24,202 miles

Engine cover fitted

Undertray fitted

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 VFX is a 2013 Kia Ceed in Black 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 VFX, 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 VFX registered?

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

Is LC13 VFX safe to buy?

The MOT history for LC13 VFX 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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