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LC13 YKY

2013 Kia Ceed

Blue Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

97,313 mi
Last recorded97,313 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Ceed63,975 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC13 YKY
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2026 97,313 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2025 86,878 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2024 86,869 miles

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened O/S & N/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened O/S & N/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 Apr 2023 86,857 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2022 78,636 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 13 Jul 2022 78,636 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 7 Jul 2021 67,561 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2020 60,727 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2019 52,067 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2018 44,054 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2018 44,054 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2017 38,210 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2017 38,210 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front position light flickers

Pass 1 Jul 2016 30,953 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 YKY is a 2013 Kia Ceed in Blue with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YKY, 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 YKY registered?

LC13 YKY is a 2013 Kia Ceed, first registered on 18 July 2013.

Is LC13 YKY safe to buy?

The MOT history for LC13 YKY shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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