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LF13 VSZ

2013 Kia Ceed

Black Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

44,325 mi
Last recorded44,325 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Ceed63,975 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF13 VSZ
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 44,325 miles

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2025 42,594 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2024 40,443 miles

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning High level brake light. One bulb inoperable (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 5 Jan 2023 37,637 miles

Under Body Corroded

Pass 12 Jan 2022 35,696 miles

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))

Pass 22 Jan 2021 33,812 miles

Front Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

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

Pass 21 Jan 2020 32,376 miles

Front Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2019 29,103 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 7 Feb 2018 24,640 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Wiper blade split at end

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 20 Feb 2017 22,215 miles

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

engine cover fitted

under-trays fitted

Fail 20 Feb 2017 22,215 miles

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

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

engine cover fitted

under-trays fitted

Pass 27 Feb 2016 18,028 miles

Both front tyres balding on edges

Cuts in osf tyre not deep enough to see cords

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 VSZ is a 2013 Kia Ceed in Black with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VSZ, 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 VSZ registered?

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

Is LF13 VSZ safe to buy?

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