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LG13 UTY

2013 Kia Ceed

Black Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

138,159 mi
Last recorded138,159 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Ceed63,975 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG13 UTY
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 138,159 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2025 132,086 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective SMEARING SCREEN (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2024 125,913 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive MISTING OF OIL AROUND SUMP SEAL (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2023 123,019 miles

underbody covered in underseal

Fail 25 Apr 2023 123,016 miles

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

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and rear both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2022 114,028 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2022 114,025 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 24 May 2021 106,105 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2020 95,610 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 88,035 miles

both front tyres on 3mm

front and rear tyres slightly cracked between tread

Pass 19 Mar 2018 76,209 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt -Limited inspection -Chid seat fitted

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Tyres cracked

Windscreen chipped

Pass 21 Mar 2017 52,124 miles

Front Brake discs worn

Rear Brake discs pitted

Fail 20 Mar 2017 52,123 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Front Brake discs worn

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

Rear Brake discs pitted

Rear Tyre edges worn

Rear Tyres cracked

Pass 17 Mar 2016 36,475 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Badly worn on inner edge (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 UTY is a 2013 Kia Ceed in Black with a 1,582cc diesel 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 UTY, 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 UTY registered?

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

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