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LG13 EXL

2013 Kia Ceed

Silver Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

147,892 mi
Last recorded147,892 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 Kia Ceed63,975 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG13 EXL
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 147,892 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2024 137,071 miles

Nearside Front Turning light not working

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2023 127,921 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2022 114,263 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted to the vehicle

Fail 30 Nov 2022 114,262 miles

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

Engine covers and under trays fitted to the vehicle

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

Pass 3 Dec 2021 99,182 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted to the vehicle.

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2020 85,044 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted to the vehicle.

Pass 20 May 2019 68,348 miles
Fail 20 May 2019 68,348 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

front brake disc worn

Pass 20 Mar 2018 62,796 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake discs worn

Rear tyres wearing low on inner edges and age cracked

Pass 17 Mar 2017 52,096 miles

Central Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge of tyre worn (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge of tyre worn (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge of tyre close to legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Mar 2016 39,020 miles

Nearside Front LED side light flickering when illuminated

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

Fail 16 Mar 2016 39,020 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front LED side light flickering when illuminated

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

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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LG13 EXL is a 2013 Kia Ceed in Silver with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 2013 Kia Ceed models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.9% with a typical mileage of 63,975 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 LG13 EXL, 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 LG13 EXL registered?

LG13 EXL is a 2013 Kia Ceed, first registered on 26 March 2013.

Is LG13 EXL safe to buy?

The MOT history for LG13 EXL shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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