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LG13 MVL

2013 Kia Ceed

White Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

94,004 mi
Last recorded94,004 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2013 Kia Ceed63,975 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 94,004 miles

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Fail 16 Dec 2025 94,004 miles

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2024 88,924 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt o/s and n/s rear ()

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

Fail 21 Nov 2024 88,922 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt o/s and n/s rear ()

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2023 81,873 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2022 75,243 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2022 75,243 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2021 70,514 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2021 70,510 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.1mm and smooth on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm and smooth on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres perished on sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Oct 2020 64,103 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Oct 2020 64,103 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2019 53,244 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 45,060 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2018 45,060 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Apr 2017 36,576 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 28,841 miles

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult seat belt

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 MVL is a 2013 Kia Ceed in White with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 MVL, 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 MVL registered?

LG13 MVL is a 2013 Kia Ceed, first registered on 12 April 2013.

Is LG13 MVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for LG13 MVL shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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