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LC13 YKG

2013 Kia Ceed

Black Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Aug 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

121,654 mi
Last recorded121,654 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Ceed63,975 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2026 121,654 miles

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

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

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

Fail 3 Aug 2026 121,471 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2025 117,581 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

rear subframe corroded

Pass 15 Aug 2024 111,287 miles

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all of them, front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 6 Aug 2024 111,222 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached most rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all of them, front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Aug 2023 105,134 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension components corroded but not seriously weakened

Fail 22 Aug 2023 105,134 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension components corroded but not seriously weakened

Pass 25 Aug 2022 99,518 miles
Pass 27 May 2021 90,258 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2020 82,736 miles

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

both front wishbone arm rear bushes starting to split

both rear trailing arm front bushes starting to split

Pass 15 May 2019 71,698 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s front tyre worn 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s front tyre worn 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 17 May 2018 58,419 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 46,285 miles

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Fail 16 May 2017 46,285 miles

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

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 31 May 2016 33,296 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 YKG 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 YKG, 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 YKG registered?

LC13 YKG is a 2013 Kia Ceed, first registered on 15 July 2013.

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