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LD13 SWU

2013 Kia Ceed

Silver Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

150,135 mi
Last recorded150,135 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Ceed63,975 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD13 SWU
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 150,135 miles

Clutch requires attention, feels heavy and biting point at bottom of pedal travel.

STRONG ADVICE:- BOTH front lower arm bushes, worn and starting to move.

Pass 10 Jun 2025 143,035 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2024 133,924 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2024 133,924 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Jun 2023 123,115 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 31 May 2022 110,900 miles

protective under bonnet and under body shields fitted obscuring some components from inspection

Fail 26 May 2022 110,756 miles

Nearside Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

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

protective under bonnet and under body shields fitted obscuring some components from inspection

Pass 1 Jun 2021 102,290 miles

Engine and vehicle under shields fitted blocking view

Pass 13 Jun 2020 91,300 miles

Engine and vehicle under shields fitted blocking view

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front discs starting to lip (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs starting to rust (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 May 2019 81,380 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing under inflated / no punture visible but tyre perished and cracking on inner tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

under body shields fitted obscuring some components from inspection

Pass 13 Jun 2018 65,765 miles

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

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

under body shields fitted obscuring some components from inspection

Fail 12 Jun 2018 65,765 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps x 2 (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

under body shields fitted obscuring some components from inspection

Pass 9 Jun 2017 51,753 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front daytime running light flashing

Fail 9 Jun 2017 51,753 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure on outer sidewall (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front daytime running light flashing

Pass 11 Jun 2016 35,986 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 SWU is a 2013 Kia Ceed in Silver with a 1,582cc diesel 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 SWU, 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 SWU registered?

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

Is LD13 SWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LD13 SWU shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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