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LC62 RFJ

2013 Kia Ceed

Black Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Dec 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

122,646 mi
Last recorded122,646 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 Kia Ceed63,975 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC62 RFJ
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 122,646 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively rear brake surface corroding (1.1.14 (a) (i))

under body and engine covers fitted

Fail 26 Nov 2025 122,644 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension locking device missing ball joint bolt (5.3.6 (b))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension locking device missing ball joint bolt (5.3.6 (b))

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction dangler (3.1 (a) (ii))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively rear brake surface corroding (1.1.14 (a) (i))

under body and engine covers fitted

Pass 11 Dec 2024 117,734 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under body and engine covers fitted

Fail 11 Dec 2024 117,731 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction dangler (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively fitted incorrectly (3.4 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil visible (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil visible (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under body and engine covers fitted

Pass 27 Dec 2023 111,778 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2023 108,692 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Aug 2023 108,692 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Jul 2023 108,566 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2022 99,109 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2022 99,107 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2021 93,310 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2020 83,523 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/55V16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 14 Nov 2020 83,522 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/55V16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Nov 2019 77,177 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2019 67,368 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2018 54,729 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Jan 2017 43,853 miles

Central Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Jan 2016 32,582 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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LC62 RFJ is a 2013 Kia Ceed in Black with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 LC62 RFJ, 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 LC62 RFJ registered?

LC62 RFJ is a 2013 Kia Ceed, first registered on 31 January 2013.

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