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LG13 EXS

2013 Kia Ceed

Silver Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jan 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

150,880 mi
Last recorded150,880 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Ceed63,975 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 150,880 miles

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

DRL inoperative nearside front

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

Slight oil leak

Fail 13 Jan 2026 150,873 miles

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

DRL inoperative nearside front

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

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

Slight oil leak

Pass 18 Jan 2025 142,850 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2025 142,843 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2024 133,117 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2023 123,594 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2023 123,584 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2022 115,534 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2021 108,247 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2021 108,247 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jan 2020 98,357 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Jan 2019 77,021 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2018 57,525 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2017 33,260 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 27,852 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2016 27,852 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2016 25,833 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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 EXS is a 2013 Kia Ceed in Silver with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 LG13 EXS, 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 LG13 EXS registered?

LG13 EXS is a 2013 Kia Ceed, first registered on 22 March 2013.

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The MOT history for LG13 EXS shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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