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LF13 VUS

2013 Kia Ceed

Black Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

122,203 mi
Last recorded122,203 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Ceed63,975 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 122,203 miles

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

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

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

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jul 2026 122,203 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2025 110,746 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and back (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened various arms front and back both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Jul 2025 110,746 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and back (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened various arms front and back both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2024 100,953 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened various rear arms both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2023 89,116 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened various rear arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2022 78,943 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Jul 2021 70,078 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Jul 2020 63,055 miles

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

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Jun 2019 55,932 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 46,576 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 35,328 miles
Fail 15 May 2017 35,328 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Feb 2016 23,560 miles

N/S/F Tyre worn very low on inner & outer bands... replacement advised soon!!

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 VUS is a 2013 Kia Ceed in Black with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 VUS, 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 VUS registered?

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

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