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LF13 PFY

2013 Kia Ceed

Black Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2026
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

138,907 mi
Last recorded138,907 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 Kia Ceed63,975 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2025 138,907 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2024 127,888 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2024 127,677 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2022 107,475 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2022 107,409 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2021 89,304 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2021 89,222 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2020 82,376 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2020 82,376 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Apr 2019 74,466 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2018 66,043 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 3 Mar 2017 52,478 miles

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

front wipers smearing

Fail 2 Mar 2017 52,476 miles

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

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

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

front wipers smearing

Pass 25 Feb 2016 39,266 miles

both front tyres worn at edges

front wipers smearing

Fail 25 Feb 2016 39,266 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure flat spot on tread (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure flat spot on tread (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both front tyres worn at edges

front wipers smearing

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 PFY is a 2013 Kia Ceed in Black with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 PFY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of LF13 PFY?

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What year was LF13 PFY registered?

LF13 PFY is a 2013 Kia Ceed, first registered on 21 March 2013.

Is LF13 PFY safe to buy?

The MOT history for LF13 PFY shows 15 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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