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LD13 LJE

2013 Kia Ceed

Black Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

181,802 mi
Last recorded181,802 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Ceed63,975 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 181,802 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2025 165,711 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2024 150,613 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2023 131,581 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Sep 2022 115,029 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2022 115,029 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 Oct 2021 95,533 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Oct 2020 78,953 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Fail 16 Oct 2020 78,946 miles

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

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2019 62,323 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

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

clutch bite low

Pass 24 Apr 2018 51,299 miles

Rear Tyres perished with age cracking in between tread

Fail 19 Apr 2018 51,209 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Split (8.2.2)

Rear Tyres perished with age cracking in between tread

Pass 13 Apr 2017 38,557 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 10 Apr 2017 38,448 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance flickering slightly (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 29 Apr 2016 28,485 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2016 28,485 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.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 LJE is a 2013 Kia Ceed in Black 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 LJE, 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 LJE registered?

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

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