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LT13 YSS

2013 Kia Ceed

Red Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

146,602 mi
Last recorded146,602 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Ceed63,975 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT13 YSS
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 146,602 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Badly worn on the outer edge down to to the secondary rubber layer in places and on 2mm 205 55 16 91V (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Apr 2026 145,813 miles

Nearside Rear Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Rear toe adjuster arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Rear toe adjuster arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Central Front Lower Items removed from driver's view prior to test Phone holder ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Badly worn on the outer edge down to to the secondary rubber layer in places and on 2mm 205 55 16 91V (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 May 2025 137,285 miles
Fail 13 May 2025 137,285 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Insecure and damaged (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205 55 16 91V (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn down to the legal limit 205 55 16 91V (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn down to 2mm 205 55 16 91V (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Apr 2024 112,205 miles

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin ( Both Sides ) (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively ( Both Sides ) (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Vehicle Fitted With Covers/Trays, Unable To See Certain Testable Items

Pass 2 May 2023 87,218 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 1 May 2023 87,153 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 May 2022 64,857 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2020 27,601 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2019 19,683 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2018 12,250 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Jan 2018 6,255 miles

both front tyres and nearside rear tyre starting to perishes and crack around the tread

Pass 25 Jan 2017 5,931 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 5,206 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted to vehicle

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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LT13 YSS is a 2013 Kia Ceed in Red 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 LT13 YSS, 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 LT13 YSS registered?

LT13 YSS is a 2013 Kia Ceed, first registered on 20 March 2013.

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