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LD13 LHJ

2013 Kia Ceed

Blue Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

124,880 mi
Last recorded124,880 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 2013 Kia Ceed63,975 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD13 LHJ
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 124,880 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2025 124,856 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced dip beam (4.1.4 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge bald (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 12 Aug 2024 113,329 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge bald 205/55/16 91v (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Aug 2024 113,276 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge bald 205/55/16 91v (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Aug 2023 103,357 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2022 84,522 miles

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

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

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

Fail 26 May 2022 81,409 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2021 58,750 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2020 51,857 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2020 51,857 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2019 38,045 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn inner edge

Nearside Rear Tyre perishing and worn inner edge

Offside Rear Tyre perishing

Fail 1 Mar 2019 38,045 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn inner edge

Nearside Rear Tyre perishing and worn inner edge

Offside Rear Tyre perishing

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

Pass 18 Apr 2018 28,870 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 24,429 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre inside edge bald

Offside Rear Tyre inside edge bald

Pass 7 May 2016 18,851 miles

Unable to fully inspect brakes through wheels

Undertrays and Engine covers fitted

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

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 LHJ is a 2013 Kia Ceed in Blue with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 LD13 LHJ, 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 LHJ registered?

LD13 LHJ is a 2013 Kia Ceed, first registered on 10 May 2013.

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