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LG13 GFU

2013 Kia Ceed

Silver Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Aug 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

67,857 mi
Last recorded67,857 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Ceed63,975 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG13 GFU
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2026 67,857 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2026 67,857 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2026 64,797 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225 / 45 17 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Feb 2026 64,797 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225 / 45 17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Feb 2025 57,283 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))

Pass 9 Feb 2024 48,618 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2024 48,618 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Mar 2023 42,850 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2022 40,850 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2022 40,850 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2021 33,218 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2021 30,790 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2020 28,787 miles

rear brake disc pads low?

Pass 25 Jan 2019 25,962 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2018 23,314 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2017 19,225 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2017 19,255 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 6 Feb 2016 13,192 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 GFU is a 2013 Kia Ceed in Silver with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 GFU, 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 GFU?

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What year was LG13 GFU registered?

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

Is LG13 GFU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LG13 GFU shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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