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LF13 UOM

2013 Kia Ceed

Blue Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

176,518 mi
Last recorded176,518 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Ceed63,975 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 176,518 miles

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

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test from rear view mirror (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread number plate cracked (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Lower arm covered in thick underseal

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear brake backing plates corroded

Fail 27 Apr 2026 176,518 miles

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking brake calliper leaking from banjo bolt (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

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

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test from rear view mirror (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread number plate cracked (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Lower arm covered in thick underseal

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear brake backing plates corroded

Fail 24 Apr 2026 176,275 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has an unsafe modification unacceptable repair (welded) (5.3.3 (c) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened most suspension components corroded in places (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear corroded in places (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Apr 2026 176,243 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened most suspension components corroded in places (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear corroded in places (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2025 165,775 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush perishing and separating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle / subframe (5.3.3 (b) (i))

undertrays fitted

Fail 25 Apr 2025 165,773 miles

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

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

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush separating and perishing (both sides) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle / subframe (5.3.3 (b) (i))

undertrays fitted

Pass 29 May 2024 161,510 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both side trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 May 2023 157,358 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2022 142,667 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2021 125,211 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2020 104,392 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2020 104,392 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Aug 2019 84,256 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2018 64,305 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2017 46,705 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2016 34,967 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 26,694 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 UOM 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 70.6%.

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 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 UOM, 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 UOM registered?

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

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