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LF13 OTZ

2013 Kia Ceed

Silver Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Sep 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

131,932 mi
Last recorded131,932 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Ceed63,975 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 26 Aug 2026 131,932 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2025 125,522 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2024 119,713 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2024 119,600 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 38% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Pass 7 Sep 2023 113,958 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2023 107,516 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2022 94,347 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2022 94,336 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))

Pass 1 Mar 2021 83,365 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2020 76,703 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2020 76,596 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2019 66,791 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge I recommend replacement of both now (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Feb 2018 58,619 miles

emissions too clean / no print out given

Fail 27 Feb 2018 58,619 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

emissions too clean / no print out given

Pass 28 Feb 2017 52,720 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 39,203 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2016 39,203 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

All brake discs corroded badly

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 OTZ is a 2013 Kia Ceed in Silver with a 1,582cc 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 OTZ, 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 OTZ registered?

LF13 OTZ is a 2013 Kia Ceed, first registered on 3 March 2013.

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