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LF13 UHS

2013 Kia Ceed

Silver Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

79,331 mi
Last recorded79,331 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Ceed63,975 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2026 79,331 miles

General surface corrosion underbody and suspension components

Pass 20 Jan 2025 77,738 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2024 75,765 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2024 75,764 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Apr 2023 70,033 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2022 66,242 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Jul 2022 66,242 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2021 61,990 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2021 61,987 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2020 59,007 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2019 51,067 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2018 45,376 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2018 45,376 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Feb 2017 36,678 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 28,888 miles

under covers fitted

Fail 4 Mar 2016 28,888 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

under covers fitted

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 UHS is a 2013 Kia Ceed in Silver with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 UHS, 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 UHS?

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What year was LF13 UHS registered?

LF13 UHS is a 2013 Kia Ceed, first registered on 5 March 2013.

Is LF13 UHS safe to buy?

The MOT history for LF13 UHS shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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