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LU03 NGU

2013 Kia Ceed

Silver Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

77,963 mi
Last recorded77,963 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 Kia Ceed63,975 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLU03 NGU
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 77,963 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2024 64,385 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2023 47,458 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2022 34,800 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2022 34,800 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 May 2022 32,659 miles
Fail 23 May 2022 32,659 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2021 25,424 miles

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

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

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light slightly damaged (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides close and edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Jun 2020 17,208 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2020 17,208 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn on both side walls (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Apr 2019 13,149 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 12,036 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 18 Apr 2017 10,782 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2017 10,710 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2016 9,273 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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LU03 NGU is a 2013 Kia Ceed in Silver with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 LU03 NGU, 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 LU03 NGU registered?

LU03 NGU is a 2013 Kia Ceed, first registered on 2 May 2013.

Is LU03 NGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LU03 NGU shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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