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AP13 LSY

2013 Kia Ceed

White Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

48,511 mi
Last recorded48,511 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2025
Typical for 2013 Kia Ceed63,975 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP13 LSY
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2025 48,511 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2024 47,275 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2023 45,698 miles

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

Fail 29 Jul 2023 45,698 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 2 Aug 2022 44,946 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2022 44,946 miles

Nearside Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 31 Jul 2021 43,912 miles

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

Fail 31 Jul 2021 43,912 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 12 Aug 2020 42,605 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2019 34,377 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 9 Aug 2018 25,480 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 16,973 miles

both front and nearside rear tyre treads cracking

Pass 22 Jun 2016 11,369 miles

Front tyres cuts in tread

Nearside Front tyre wearing on edges and outer sidewall worn

Nearside Rear tyre starting to go bald on edges and outer sidewall worn

Offside Rear tyre bald down inner edge

Rear tyres cracks in tread

undertrays fitted

Fail 16 Jun 2016 11,308 miles

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

Front tyres cuts in tread

Nearside Front tyre wearing on edges and outer sidewall worn

Nearside Rear tyre starting to go bald on edges and outer sidewall worn

Offside Rear tyre bald down inner edge

Rear tyres cracks in tread

undertrays fitted

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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AP13 LSY is a 2013 Kia Ceed in White with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AP13 LSY, 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 AP13 LSY registered?

AP13 LSY is a 2013 Kia Ceed, first registered on 15 August 2013.

Is AP13 LSY safe to buy?

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