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LG13 UTJ

2013 Kia Ceed

White Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

88,059 mi
Last recorded88,059 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Ceed63,975 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 88,059 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 24 Feb 2025 77,196 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2024 67,374 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge osf and nsf wearing edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Feb 2024 67,373 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge osf and nsf wearing edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Mar 2023 59,032 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2023 59,009 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2022 49,924 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2022 49,924 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Aug 2021 49,347 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2020 47,231 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2019 44,830 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2018 41,536 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))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 21 Aug 2017 34,466 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2016 26,164 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 21,867 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn uneven (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 UTJ is a 2013 Kia Ceed in White with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 UTJ, 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 UTJ registered?

LG13 UTJ is a 2013 Kia Ceed, first registered on 31 March 2013.

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