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OU13 LKN

2013 Kia Ceed

Grey Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Feb 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

136,397 mi
Last recorded136,397 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Ceed63,975 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU13 LKN
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 136,397 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Undertrays- obscuring view of some components

Pass 27 Jan 2025 129,962 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

undertrays fitted- obscuring view of some components

Fail 24 Jan 2025 129,923 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

undertrays fitted- obscuring view of some components

Pass 1 Feb 2024 125,367 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2023 118,814 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

undertrays fitted- obscuring view of some components

Fail 3 Feb 2023 118,698 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

undertrays fitted- obscuring view of some components

Pass 4 Feb 2022 113,178 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

undertrays fitted- obscuring view of some components

Pass 29 Jan 2021 105,973 miles

undertrays fitted- obscuring view of some components

Pass 14 Feb 2020 100,971 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

undertrays fitted- obscuring view of some components

Pass 15 Mar 2019 93,851 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 83,637 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 69,098 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and offside front (3.5.1i)

Fail 23 Mar 2017 69,098 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp DRL LED flickers when dip beam on. DRL also not as bright compared to NS (1.7.5c)

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and offside front (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Mar 2016 56,360 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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OU13 LKN is a 2013 Kia Ceed in Grey 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 OU13 LKN, 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 OU13 LKN registered?

OU13 LKN is a 2013 Kia Ceed, first registered on 16 April 2013.

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