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LP13 LYW

2013 Kia Ceed

Black Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

81,277 mi
Last recorded81,277 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Ceed63,975 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLP13 LYW
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2026 81,277 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2025 75,479 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2024 68,043 miles

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play may need attention in future (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2023 61,083 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2023 61,062 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2022 52,331 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2021 42,417 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2021 42,334 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inside cracking tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Jul 2020 37,816 miles

nearside rear tyre cracking

Pass 29 Jul 2019 32,517 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2018 25,973 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 19,292 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 14,246 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2016 14,107 miles

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

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

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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LP13 LYW 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 LP13 LYW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of LP13 LYW?

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What year was LP13 LYW registered?

LP13 LYW is a 2013 Kia Ceed, first registered on 7 August 2013.

Is LP13 LYW safe to buy?

The MOT history for LP13 LYW shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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