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LC13 VFY

2013 Kia Ceed

Blue Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jul 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

83,800 mi
Last recorded83,800 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Ceed63,975 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC13 VFY
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 83,800 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

slight grease seepage around offside front drive shaft outer cv gaiter areas [retaining clip slightly loose]

Pass 29 Dec 2025 82,752 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2024 81,083 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2023 77,600 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2022 73,286 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2022 66,785 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2020 60,575 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2019 55,745 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2018 44,762 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2017 35,833 miles

Advise Engine bay covers & under trays fitted obscuring some testable components

Advise Front & Rear inner brake pads look to be wearing thin but they are not clearly visible during test

Advise Front brake discs worn & lipped

Fail 4 Jul 2017 35,833 miles

Advise Engine bay covers & under trays fitted obscuring some testable components

Advise Front & Rear inner brake pads look to be wearing thin but they are not clearly visible during test

Advise Front brake discs worn & lipped

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

Pass 16 Jun 2016 26,333 miles

Engine covers and undertrays 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 VFY is a 2013 Kia Ceed in Blue 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 VFY, 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 VFY registered?

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

Is LC13 VFY safe to buy?

The MOT history for LC13 VFY shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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