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LF13 PKV

2013 Kia Ceed

Red Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

138,437 mi
Last recorded138,437 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Ceed63,975 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 138,437 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2025 126,695 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2025 126,458 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2024 119,328 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2023 107,980 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2021 102,412 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Aug 2021 102,350 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2020 94,713 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2019 85,474 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2019 81,365 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2018 58,864 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and cracked and worn on the inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm and cracked and worn on the inner edge and has a slight flat spot (4.1.E.1)

Fail 21 Mar 2018 58,706 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cut on the tread (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

Nearside Daytime running light not working

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and cracked and worn on the inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm and cracked and worn on the inner edge and has a slight flat spot (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Mar 2017 45,132 miles

Both rear tyres cracking on tread

Vehicle undertrays fitted

Pass 22 Mar 2016 33,111 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 PKV 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 PKV, 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 PKV registered?

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

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The MOT history for LF13 PKV 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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