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LF13 PHU

2013 Kia Ceed

Red Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

121,157 mi
Last recorded121,157 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Ceed63,975 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF13 PHU
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 121,157 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2025 113,223 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 May 2024 103,547 miles

Nearside steering has slight play.

both front shock absorbers borderline leaking

Fail 23 May 2024 103,547 miles

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

Nearside steering has slight play.

both front shock absorbers borderline leaking

Pass 24 May 2023 94,906 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2022 84,291 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2021 76,196 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 24 Mar 2021 76,196 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Mar 2020 69,558 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 63,697 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2019 63,696 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2018 55,465 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 46,044 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 39,130 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 PHU is a 2013 Kia Ceed in Red with a 1,582cc diesel 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 PHU, 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 PHU registered?

LF13 PHU is a 2013 Kia Ceed, first registered on 25 March 2013.

Is LF13 PHU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LF13 PHU 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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