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LF13 OTX

2013 Kia Ceed

Silver Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

98,807 mi
Last recorded98,807 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Ceed63,975 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF13 OTX
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 98,807 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 29 Jan 2026 98,807 miles

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slightly perished (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 24 Jan 2025 96,918 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edges cracked Replacement advised (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2024 86,657 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 12 Jan 2024 86,657 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Bonnet safety catch seized (not working) repair advised

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 27 Jan 2023 80,370 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2023 80,370 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 24 Jan 2022 67,421 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2021 57,801 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2020 57,497 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 4 Mar 2020 57,497 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Outer Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Mar 2019 52,600 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2018 47,205 miles

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

Fail 6 Mar 2018 47,205 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2017 41,149 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 37,141 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit On 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit On 2mm - Inner and outer edges worn / bald (4.1.E.1)

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 OTX is a 2013 Kia Ceed in Silver with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 OTX, 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 OTX registered?

LF13 OTX is a 2013 Kia Ceed, first registered on 5 March 2013.

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