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LF13 VRZ

2013 Kia Ceed

Black Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

81,149 mi
Last recorded81,149 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Ceed63,975 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF13 VRZ
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 81,149 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2025 73,169 miles

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

Offside Front 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))

Fail 16 Apr 2025 73,169 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front 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 25 Apr 2024 66,893 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2024 66,893 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 15 Mar 2023 64,566 miles

clutch bite point poor

Fail 13 Mar 2023 64,565 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick requires front discs pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

clutch bite point poor

Pass 8 Mar 2022 57,681 miles

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

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

clutch worn - bite point low

Pass 15 Mar 2021 50,439 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Mar 2021 50,439 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2020 45,877 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2020 45,877 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Mar 2019 40,032 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 34,809 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2018 34,809 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 1 Mar 2017 27,870 miles

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 3 Mar 2016 23,482 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 VRZ is a 2013 Kia Ceed in Black 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 VRZ, 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 VRZ registered?

LF13 VRZ is a 2013 Kia Ceed, first registered on 7 March 2013.

Is LF13 VRZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LF13 VRZ shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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