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LG13 UZE

2013 Kia Ceed

Black Diesel 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

166,105 mi
Last recorded166,105 miles
Recorded on28 May 2025
Typical for 2013 Kia Ceed63,975 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG13 UZE
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 May 2025 166,105 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2024 153,286 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Jun 2024 153,286 miles

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2023 138,348 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2022 121,058 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

noise on engine

Fail 15 Jun 2022 121,054 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

noise on engine

Fail 14 Jun 2022 121,046 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

noise on engine

Pass 16 Jul 2021 107,147 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2020 99,794 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2020 99,794 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Pass 15 Apr 2019 84,581 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 71,330 miles

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

Nearside Front daytime running light inop

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also perished (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also perished (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2017 59,864 miles

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

n/s/f daytime running light inop

Pass 25 Apr 2016 47,170 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2016 47,170 miles

Offside Rear 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 UZE is a 2013 Kia Ceed in Black with a 1,396cc 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 UZE, 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 UZE registered?

LG13 UZE is a 2013 Kia Ceed, first registered on 5 May 2013.

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