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LK13 YEX

2013 Kia Ceed

Blue Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

91,404 mi
Last recorded91,404 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Ceed63,975 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK13 YEX
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 91,404 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 10 Jan 2026 91,403 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 15 Jan 2025 82,994 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2024 65,986 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2023 48,128 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2022 36,600 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2021 30,704 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2021 30,704 miles

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2020 24,784 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2019 20,463 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2018 14,095 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2017 12,650 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 10,700 miles

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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LK13 YEX is a 2013 Kia Ceed in Blue with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 LK13 YEX, 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 LK13 YEX registered?

LK13 YEX is a 2013 Kia Ceed, first registered on 1 March 2013.

Is LK13 YEX safe to buy?

The MOT history for LK13 YEX shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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