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LY13 MUE

2013 Kia Ceed

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

100,864 mi
Last recorded100,864 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 Kia Ceed63,975 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY13 MUE
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 100,864 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2024 92,007 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2023 82,726 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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))

Pass 17 Nov 2022 67,699 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Badly scrubbed off on inside edge and misshaped (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Badly scrubbed off on inside edge and misshaped (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Nov 2022 67,699 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid washer reservoir cracked and leaking badly (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Badly scrubbed off on inside edge and misshaped (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Badly scrubbed off on inside edge and misshaped (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Sep 2021 49,322 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2020 40,614 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside front tyre on 3.2 mm and worn on the edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside front inner driveshaft boot has slight leak of grease.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Offside front tyre on 2.6mm and worn on the edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Sep 2019 29,229 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2019 29,229 miles

Emissions not tested testing equipment failed unable to test emmissions (8.2.1.2 (d))

Pass 30 Jul 2018 14,044 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2017 11,361 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 8,060 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 MUE is a 2013 Kia Ceed in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 MUE, 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 MUE registered?

LY13 MUE is a 2013 Kia Ceed, first registered on 29 August 2013.

Is LY13 MUE safe to buy?

The MOT history for LY13 MUE shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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