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LF13 UJD

2013 Kia Ceed

Blue Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Mar 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

124,354 mi
Last recorded124,354 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Ceed63,975 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF13 UJD
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 124,354 miles

Central Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Fail 6 Mar 2026 124,349 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Central Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Front bumper damage/loose

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear bumper damage/loose

Pass 7 Mar 2025 115,685 miles

Central Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Requirements only just met. It would appear that the handbrake requires adjustment or repair

Fail 7 Mar 2025 115,685 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Central Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2024 108,508 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Feb 2024 108,381 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2023 102,577 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2022 93,462 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2022 93,460 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 6 Mar 2021 87,640 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2020 84,085 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre down to 2.5mm tread in places

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN TO LIMIT AND BALD ON EDGES (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Feb 2020 84,085 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre down to 2.5mm tread in places

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN TO LIMIT AND BALD ON EDGES (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Mar 2019 72,664 miles

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

Nearside Front slight play in steering/suspension

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 5 Feb 2018 60,673 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 5 Feb 2018 60,673 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fluid level low in brake resevoir

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 24 Feb 2017 50,603 miles

Fluid level low in brake resevoir

Nearside Front Seat belt catch erratic operation

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 2 Mar 2016 42,241 miles

Offside Mirror back missing

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

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 UJD is a 2013 Kia Ceed in Blue with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 UJD, 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 UJD registered?

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

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