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LF13 OTM

2013 Kia Ceed

White Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

87,231 mi
Last recorded87,231 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Ceed63,975 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF13 OTM
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 87,231 miles
Pass 23 May 2025 82,557 miles

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

Fail 22 May 2025 82,557 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 23 May 2024 77,098 miles
Pass 23 May 2023 68,877 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front exhaust flexi (6.1.2 (a))

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 23 May 2023 68,877 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front exhaust flexi (6.1.2 (a))

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 1 Jul 2022 61,185 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2021 55,650 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2020 48,012 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 34,845 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 26,606 miles

Rear brake discs worn and corrodedd

Fail 19 Apr 2018 26,604 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Front brake discs worn and corroded

Rear brake discs worn and corrodedd

Pass 8 Apr 2017 22,117 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear brake discs worn and corroded

Pass 2 Feb 2016 18,135 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 OTM is a 2013 Kia Ceed in White with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 OTM, 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 OTM registered?

LF13 OTM is a 2013 Kia Ceed, first registered on 16 April 2013.

Is LF13 OTM safe to buy?

The MOT history for LF13 OTM shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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