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LF13 VSU

2013 Kia Ceed

Silver Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Mar 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

64,834 mi
Last recorded64,834 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Ceed63,975 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF13 VSU
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 64,834 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2025 57,116 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2024 50,358 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Nearside and Offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 2 Mar 2024 50,260 miles

Nearside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced In mirror (4.4.3 (a))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Nearside and Offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Mar 2023 43,669 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Mar 2023 43,669 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2022 37,361 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both side (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Mar 2021 30,689 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2020 27,658 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2019 24,909 miles

Nearside Front side repeater damage

Pass 16 Feb 2018 21,997 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2018 21,997 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 3 Mar 2017 16,649 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2017 16,649 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Feb 2016 11,593 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 VSU is a 2013 Kia Ceed in Silver 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 VSU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of LF13 VSU?

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What year was LF13 VSU registered?

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

Is LF13 VSU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LF13 VSU 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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