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LF13 URC

2013 Kia Ceed

Red Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

106,197 mi
Last recorded106,197 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Ceed63,975 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF13 URC
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 106,197 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2025 98,705 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2024 87,380 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides worn on outside edges (205/55r16) (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Feb 2024 87,280 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides worn on outside edges (205/55r16) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Feb 2023 80,445 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2023 80,323 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 14 Feb 2022 71,475 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + bald outer edge (close to cords) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + bald outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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))

Fail 14 Feb 2022 71,474 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + bald outer edge (close to cords) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + bald outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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 1 Mar 2021 60,372 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Feb 2020 54,174 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2019 47,503 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2018 40,857 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 33,825 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2017 33,820 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Pass 17 Feb 2016 25,517 miles

o/s/f tyre bald inside edge

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 URC is a 2013 Kia Ceed in Red with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 URC, 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 URC registered?

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

Is LF13 URC safe to buy?

The MOT history for LF13 URC shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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