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LF63 XZE

2013 Kia Ceed

Red Diesel 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

150,094 mi
Last recorded150,094 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Ceed63,975 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF63 XZE
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 150,094 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2025 130,555 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2025 130,553 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 Mar 2024 128,717 miles

All rear sub frame and suspesion arms heavily corroded

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

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

Fail 8 Mar 2024 128,715 miles

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

All rear sub frame and suspesion arms heavily corroded

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

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2023 114,634 miles

Nearside Front DRL not working

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2022 103,393 miles

Front Inner unable to see brake pad condition clearly

Nearside Front daytime running light not working

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 11 Mar 2021 87,725 miles

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

Fail 11 Mar 2021 87,725 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2020 75,953 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2020 75,953 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Feb 2019 58,498 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 21 Feb 2019 58,498 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Mar 2018 35,918 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 32,644 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Sep 2016 26,111 miles

rear brake pads/discs becoming worn/pitted

Fail 23 Sep 2016 26,111 miles

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

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

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

rear brake pads/discs becoming worn/pitted

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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LF63 XZE is a 2013 Kia Ceed in Red with a 1,396cc 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 LF63 XZE, 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 LF63 XZE registered?

LF63 XZE is a 2013 Kia Ceed, first registered on 25 September 2013.

Is LF63 XZE safe to buy?

The MOT history for LF63 XZE 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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