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LD13 XJU

2013 Kia Ceed

Silver Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

149,184 mi
Last recorded149,184 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2013 Kia Ceed63,975 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 149,184 miles

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2024 148,189 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2023 146,711 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2022 145,250 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2022 145,250 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2021 143,739 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2020 142,659 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2019 129,121 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2018 104,071 miles
Fail 30 May 2018 104,071 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 6 Jun 2017 82,187 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 6 Jun 2017 82,187 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced replace plates (6.3.4a)

Pass 1 Jun 2016 57,904 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 1 Jun 2016 57,904 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working bulb replaced (1.1.C.1d)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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 XJU is a 2013 Kia Ceed in Silver with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 XJU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LD13 XJU registered?

LD13 XJU is a 2013 Kia Ceed, first registered on 3 June 2013.

Is LD13 XJU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LD13 XJU shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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