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YR13 LYF

2013 Kia Ceed

White Diesel 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

107,972 mi
Last recorded107,972 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 Kia Ceed63,975 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR13 LYF
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2025 107,972 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2024 103,713 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2023 102,494 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2022 100,716 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2021 98,964 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2020 98,011 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2020 98,011 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Oct 2019 79,934 miles

Front Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test sat nav and phone holders in swept area (3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Sep 2019 78,301 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2018 69,685 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OSR tyre on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Sep 2017 58,805 miles

Central Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

underfloor and engine covers fitted obscuring some components from inspection

Pass 10 Apr 2017 55,555 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm approx***195/65R15-91H*** (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin ***inner brake pad*** (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit ***on 2mm approx/inner edge worn*** (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 10 Apr 2017 55,555 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm approx***195/65R15-91H*** (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively WBBR0013 fitted (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin ***inner brake pad*** (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit ***on 2mm approx/inner edge worn*** (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively WBBR0026 fitted (8.2.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working bulb501 fitted (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 Apr 2016 37,935 miles

Engine covers fitted not allowing inspection of some components

Undertrays fitted not allowing inspection of some components

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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YR13 LYF is a 2013 Kia Ceed in White with a 1,396cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 YR13 LYF, 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 YR13 LYF registered?

YR13 LYF is a 2013 Kia Ceed, first registered on 13 May 2013.

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