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LF13 WJK

2013 Kia Ceed

White Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

127,383 mi
Last recorded127,383 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Ceed63,975 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF13 WJK
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 127,383 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2026 127,364 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2025 124,021 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2024 117,932 miles

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides- inner tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jan 2023 112,395 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Jan 2022 105,828 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Mar 2019 59,849 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 7 Mar 2019 59,849 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2018 49,566 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 40,967 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 29,167 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2016 29,167 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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 WJK is a 2013 Kia Ceed in White with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WJK, 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

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What year was LF13 WJK registered?

LF13 WJK is a 2013 Kia Ceed, first registered on 9 March 2013.

Is LF13 WJK safe to buy?

The MOT history for LF13 WJK shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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