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LD13 LHB

2013 Kia Ceed

Red Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

124,800 mi
Last recorded124,800 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Ceed63,975 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD13 LHB
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 124,800 miles

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

Fail 9 Mar 2026 124,719 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2025 123,182 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre HEAVILY CRACKING on inner sidewall

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

small stone chips in windscreen

Fail 20 Mar 2025 123,177 miles

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

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front tyre HEAVILY CRACKING on inner sidewall

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

small stone chips in windscreen

Pass 19 Mar 2024 115,832 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2023 112,348 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Mar 2022 104,498 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 19 Mar 2022 104,475 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Mar 2021 99,625 miles

front & rear brake pads wearing low

front brake discs slightly worn (lipped)

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 20 Mar 2020 95,143 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 91,090 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2018 73,940 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2017 62,217 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 9 Mar 2017 61,856 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Mar 2016 47,203 miles

item removed from drivers view( phone holder)

Fail 9 Mar 2016 47,203 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

item removed from drivers view( phone holder)

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 LHB is a 2013 Kia Ceed in Red 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 LD13 LHB, 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 LHB registered?

LD13 LHB is a 2013 Kia Ceed, first registered on 2 May 2013.

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