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LG13 GDV

2013 Kia Ceed

Black Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jan 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

43,317 mi
Last recorded43,317 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Ceed63,975 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 43,317 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2025 41,219 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2023 38,381 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2022 36,143 miles

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

Fail 24 Nov 2022 36,143 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing wheel nut (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2021 32,427 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2020 27,283 miles

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

Fail 13 Nov 2020 27,283 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 16 May 2019 22,813 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2018 20,055 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2018 19,995 miles

Offside Front All position lamps light intensity significantly reduced FLICKERING ON and OFF (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Oct 2017 13,579 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2017 13,514 miles

Central Lower engine mounting bracket insecure and likely to fail Bolts missing from the mounting bracket. (6.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Door check strap is loose.

Pass 29 Oct 2016 4,523 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 GDV 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 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 GDV, 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 GDV?

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What year was LG13 GDV registered?

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

Is LG13 GDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for LG13 GDV 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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