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LF13 PFA

2013 Kia Ceed

Black Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Mar 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

63,229 mi
Last recorded63,229 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Ceed63,975 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF13 PFA
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 63,229 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2025 60,334 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2024 58,138 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2023 53,483 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2022 51,394 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Mar 2021 49,731 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 13 Mar 2021 49,731 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system slight leak from banjo connection (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Feb 2020 48,003 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2019 39,494 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2018 35,529 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 30,722 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2017 30,676 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2016 25,280 miles

o/s wiper split

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 PFA is a 2013 Kia Ceed in Black with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 PFA, 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 PFA registered?

LF13 PFA is a 2013 Kia Ceed, first registered on 22 March 2013.

Is LF13 PFA safe to buy?

The MOT history for LF13 PFA shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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