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LO13 RCV

2013 Kia Ceed

Silver Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

135,959 mi
Last recorded135,959 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 Kia Ceed63,975 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO13 RCV
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 135,959 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Sep 2025 135,959 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn smooth on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2024 127,684 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2023 122,905 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement suspension arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Dec 2023 122,905 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205/55r16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement suspension arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2022 117,158 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (both) (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 5 Dec 2022 117,154 miles

Central Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut on inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (both) (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (approx 3mm) (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (approx 3mm) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Dec 2021 109,968 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2021 109,774 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Dec 2020 102,605 miles

Undertray fitted preventing full inspection of some components

Pass 10 Jun 2019 88,468 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205-55-16-91V / 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Jun 2019 88,397 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205-55-16-91V / 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jun 2018 78,035 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2017 61,542 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2016 43,893 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2016 43,893 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front tyres wearing on edges

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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LO13 RCV is a 2013 Kia Ceed in Silver with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 LO13 RCV, 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 LO13 RCV registered?

LO13 RCV is a 2013 Kia Ceed, first registered on 28 June 2013.

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