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LR13 LBE

2013 Kia Ceed

Black Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2026
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

172,922 mi
Last recorded172,922 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2025
Typical for 2013 Kia Ceed63,975 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR13 LBE
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2025 172,922 miles

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

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 Headlamp lens slightly defective Cracked (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Around turbo pipework close to exhaust (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Apr 2025 172,922 miles

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

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 Headlamp lens slightly defective Cracked (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Around turbo pipework close to exhaust (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2024 158,031 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2023 144,531 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Offside & nearside ()

Rear Coil spring corroded Offside & nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 25 Apr 2023 144,531 miles

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

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

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Coolant low

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Offside & nearside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Offside & nearside (not clearly visible) (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Offside & nearside ()

Rear Coil spring corroded Offside & nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Apr 2022 131,548 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Fail 28 Apr 2022 131,548 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Mar 2021 105,181 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Rip in boot (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 23 Mar 2021 105,181 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Rip in boot (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 20 Mar 2020 83,343 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 58,373 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 25 Mar 2019 58,373 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 26 Mar 2018 34,946 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2018 34,945 miles

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Feb 2017 19,554 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 16,354 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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LR13 LBE is a 2013 Kia Ceed in Black 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 LR13 LBE, 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 LR13 LBE registered?

LR13 LBE is a 2013 Kia Ceed, first registered on 27 March 2013.

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