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LC13 VJY

2013 Kia Ceed

Black Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

104,351 mi
Last recorded104,351 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Ceed63,975 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 104,351 miles

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

light corrosion underneath

Pass 21 Feb 2025 103,261 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 26 Feb 2024 101,853 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 22 Feb 2024 101,843 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 27 Feb 2023 93,416 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2023 93,396 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2022 86,096 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2021 77,764 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2021 77,764 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 8 Feb 2020 67,786 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2020 67,770 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2019 60,651 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2019 60,650 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2018 56,312 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 45,074 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2016 31,000 miles

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 VJY is a 2013 Kia Ceed in Black with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 VJY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LC13 VJY registered?

LC13 VJY is a 2013 Kia Ceed, first registered on 12 July 2013.

Is LC13 VJY safe to buy?

The MOT history for LC13 VJY shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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