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LG13 UYL

2013 Kia Ceed

White Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

225,184 mi
Last recorded225,184 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 Kia Ceed63,975 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 225,184 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2024 195,920 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2023 167,075 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2023 167,075 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Nov 2022 144,565 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) nearside/offside ()

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 25 Nov 2022 144,562 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated insecure (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) nearside/offside ()

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Nov 2021 131,837 miles

Engine covers/Under trays fitted

Front Suspension arm modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2020 121,107 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Pass 27 May 2019 110,120 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to minimum limit. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to minimum limit. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 24 May 2019 110,103 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to minimum limit. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to minimum limit. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 May 2018 101,929 miles
Fail 16 May 2018 101,929 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 May 2017 96,951 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 75,855 miles
Fail 24 May 2016 75,855 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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 UYL 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 66.7%.

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 UYL, 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 UYL registered?

LG13 UYL is a 2013 Kia Ceed, first registered on 2 May 2013.

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