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LF13 OPA

2013 Kia Ceed

Silver Diesel 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

167,622 mi
Last recorded167,622 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Ceed63,975 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF13 OPA
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2026 167,622 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2026 167,622 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Aug 2025 157,089 miles

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

Fail 29 Aug 2025 157,089 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2024 146,333 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both side indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2023 133,495 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2022 124,362 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2021 110,008 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2020 101,562 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Feb 2020 101,562 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2019 88,458 miles

Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both lower coil spring arm inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Feb 2019 88,299 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

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

Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both lower coil spring arm inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2018 74,421 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2018 74,421 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Mar 2017 58,199 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted

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

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

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

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

Fail 2 Mar 2017 58,179 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Engine covers and under trays fitted

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2016 43,343 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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LF13 OPA is a 2013 Kia Ceed in Silver with a 1,396cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 LF13 OPA, 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 LF13 OPA registered?

LF13 OPA is a 2013 Kia Ceed, first registered on 4 March 2013.

Is LF13 OPA safe to buy?

The MOT history for LF13 OPA shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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