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LG13 GAX

2013 Kia Ceed

Black Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

126,091 mi
Last recorded126,091 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Ceed63,975 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG13 GAX
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 126,091 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

underguards fitted to front,center and rear of car

Fail 7 Jul 2026 126,091 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

underguards fitted to front,center and rear of car

Pass 17 Jun 2025 116,523 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

undertray , inner plastic both wheel arch deteriorated

Fail 13 Jun 2025 116,523 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

undertray , inner plastic both wheel arch deteriorated

Pass 8 Jul 2024 104,246 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2023 83,771 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2023 83,771 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2022 63,127 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 25 Mar 2022 62,707 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2021 60,280 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2021 60,280 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Mar 2020 57,749 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2019 54,444 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 51,306 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 35,933 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Apr 2016 23,200 miles

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 GAX is a 2013 Kia Ceed in Black with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 LG13 GAX, 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 GAX registered?

LG13 GAX is a 2013 Kia Ceed, first registered on 28 March 2013.

Is LG13 GAX safe to buy?

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