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LY13 KBP

2013 Kia Ceed

Blue Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

91,974 mi
Last recorded91,974 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Ceed63,975 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY13 KBP
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 91,974 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2025 89,429 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2024 78,151 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2023 63,441 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2022 50,690 miles

both nearside and offside rear tyres deteriorated slightly

Pass 18 Feb 2021 33,623 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2021 33,621 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2020 30,111 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2019 24,239 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2018 16,852 miles

Nearside Rear tyre starting to crack

Offside Rear tyre starting to crack

Pass 15 Jul 2017 14,926 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 12,133 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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LY13 KBP is a 2013 Kia Ceed in Blue with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 LY13 KBP, 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 LY13 KBP registered?

LY13 KBP is a 2013 Kia Ceed, first registered on 27 July 2013.

Is LY13 KBP safe to buy?

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