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LD13 APU

2013 Kia Ceed

Black Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

126,129 mi
Last recorded126,129 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Ceed63,975 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD13 APU
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 126,129 miles

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

Fail 23 Mar 2026 126,127 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin further investigation advised (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Nail in tyre side wall, new tyre needed ()

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

Pass 12 Mar 2025 114,599 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face poor condition (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside DTL not working

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges inner and outer (5.2.3 (e))

Side repeater slightly discoloured both side repeaters (4.4.3 (a))

washer fluid level light on

Fail 10 Mar 2025 114,597 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

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

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face poor condition (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside DTL not working

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges inner and outer (5.2.3 (e))

Side repeater slightly discoloured both side repeaters (4.4.3 (a))

washer fluid level light on

Pass 27 Mar 2024 102,791 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2024 102,787 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2023 99,313 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened signs of corrosion to rear brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

handbrake effort close to limit

Pass 20 Dec 2021 93,650 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Jan 2021 86,096 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2020 79,324 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2019 72,481 miles

Drivers Side Parking Brake Low Effort

Pass 5 Jan 2018 60,474 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2017 51,578 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2016 45,673 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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LD13 APU is a 2013 Kia Ceed in Black with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 LD13 APU, 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 LD13 APU registered?

LD13 APU is a 2013 Kia Ceed, first registered on 23 April 2013.

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