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LF13 URV

2013 Kia Ceed

Silver Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

130,892 mi
Last recorded130,892 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 Kia Ceed63,975 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 130,892 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2025 130,891 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested nearside front (1.2.1 (g))

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

Pass 3 Apr 2024 125,633 miles

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 11 Oct 2022 118,113 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front and squeal o/s/f (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear disc and pads overheated

Nearside number plate lamp flashing

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

Service brake binding but not excessively all 4 (1.2.1 (f))

screen chipped

Fail 11 Oct 2022 118,113 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front and squeal o/s/f (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear disc and pads overheated

Nearside number plate lamp flashing

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

Service brake binding but not excessively all 4 (1.2.1 (f))

screen chipped

Pass 15 Oct 2021 106,290 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2020 91,946 miles

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

Fail 8 Oct 2020 91,946 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 7 Oct 2019 79,218 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2018 58,158 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2018 58,158 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2017 51,066 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake discs lipped

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

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

Rear brake discs lipped

Pass 22 Nov 2016 42,366 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2015 34,936 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 URV is a 2013 Kia Ceed in Silver with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 URV, 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 URV registered?

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

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