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SC13 LWO

2013 Kia Ceed

Orange Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

117,022 mi
Last recorded117,022 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 Kia Ceed63,975 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC13 LWO
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2013
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 117,022 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2024 112,648 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2023 108,939 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

covers and trays fitted

Fail 21 Nov 2023 108,939 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

covers and trays fitted

Pass 8 Oct 2022 107,260 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.9 mm reqs change asap (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.9 mm change asap (5.2.3 (e))

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

covers and trays fitted

unable to check rear seat belts

Fail 8 Oct 2022 107,260 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.9 mm reqs change asap (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.9 mm change asap (5.2.3 (e))

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

covers and trays fitted

unable to check rear seat belts

Pass 6 Oct 2021 101,207 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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 tread at 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread at 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

covers and trays fitted

Pass 8 Oct 2020 92,394 miles

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

covers and trays fitted

unable to check rear seat belts

Fail 8 Oct 2020 92,394 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

covers and trays fitted

unable to check rear seat belts

Pass 5 Apr 2019 78,626 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2019 78,626 miles

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Apr 2018 66,326 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 5 Apr 2018 66,326 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 10 Apr 2017 57,234 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 45,967 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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SC13 LWO is a 2013 Kia Ceed in Orange with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 SC13 LWO, 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 SC13 LWO registered?

SC13 LWO is a 2013 Kia Ceed, first registered on 1 July 2013.

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