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LD13 SPU

2013 Kia Ceed

Blue Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

68,461 mi
Last recorded68,461 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Ceed63,975 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD13 SPU
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 68,461 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2025 64,087 miles

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

Fail 22 Jan 2025 64,076 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Jan 2024 58,481 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2024 58,468 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2023 54,356 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin OSR,NSR (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

exhaust flexi deteriorated

Fail 16 Jan 2023 54,345 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin OSR,NSR (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

exhaust flexi deteriorated

Pass 21 Jan 2022 49,859 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2022

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

Pass 13 May 2021 47,144 miles
Pass 26 May 2020 41,331 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 36,443 miles

both rear tyres cracking/deteriorating

Pass 5 Jun 2018 31,771 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 25,500 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing low on inner edge

Offside Front tyre wearing low on inner edge

Pass 1 Jun 2016 20,535 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 SPU is a 2013 Kia Ceed in Blue with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 SPU, 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 SPU registered?

LD13 SPU is a 2013 Kia Ceed, first registered on 14 June 2013.

Is LD13 SPU safe to buy?

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