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LG13 GDF

2013 Kia Ceed

White Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

154,246 mi
Last recorded154,246 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2025
Typical for 2013 Kia Ceed63,975 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG13 GDF
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2025 154,246 miles

Underbody corossion

Fail 3 Mar 2025 154,246 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Underbody corossion

Pass 30 Apr 2024 142,796 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2023 134,052 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2022 113,481 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2021 92,725 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

engine cover and under trays fitted to vehicle

Fail 8 Mar 2021 92,725 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

engine cover and under trays fitted to vehicle

Pass 20 Mar 2020 77,048 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 26 Mar 2019 65,381 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2019 65,381 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2018 54,408 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Mar 2017 43,462 miles

Nearside Front disc lip on inner edge

Offside Front disc lip inner edge

under trays fitted

Pass 29 Mar 2016 33,433 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2016 33,302 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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)

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 GDF is a 2013 Kia Ceed in White with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 GDF, 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

How do I check the history of LG13 GDF?

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What year was LG13 GDF registered?

LG13 GDF is a 2013 Kia Ceed, first registered on 1 April 2013.

Is LG13 GDF safe to buy?

The MOT history for LG13 GDF shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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