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LG13 GDU

2013 Kia Ceed

Black Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jan 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

76,953 mi
Last recorded76,953 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Ceed63,975 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG13 GDU
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 76,953 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2025 75,745 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2024 72,273 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm, cracking (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Fail 24 Jan 2024 72,273 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm, cracking (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2023 59,513 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 21 Jan 2022 48,661 miles

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

Fail 12 Jan 2022 48,502 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2021 40,162 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2020 38,049 miles
Pass 8 May 2019 31,505 miles
Fail 8 May 2019 31,502 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

front pads look to be getting low

Pass 25 Jul 2018 24,846 miles

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

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

Offside tyre has a nail in tread and also a deep cut not too cords

Pass 10 May 2017 12,235 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 5,763 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 GDU is a 2013 Kia Ceed in Black with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its 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 GDU, 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 GDU registered?

LG13 GDU is a 2013 Kia Ceed, first registered on 27 March 2013.

Is LG13 GDU safe to buy?

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