2013 KIA Ceed 1.4L Diesel · LB13 DHY
2013 KIA Ceed (1.4L, diesel). First registered 31 Dec 2013. Recorded mileage 162,052 miles. MOT valid until 19 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- KIA CEED
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Stanmore (North London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 19 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 162,052 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LB13 DHY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/08/2026
- 162,052 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LB13 DHY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2013 Kia Ceed (LB13 DHY) between July 2024 and August 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 21 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (8 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator inner pad worn down to sensor (1.1.13 (a) (i))”; “Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn both sides rear antiroll bar drop links excessively worn (5.3.4 (”; “Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))”.
LB13 DHY Mileage History
- 22/07/2024134,632 mi
- 15/08/2025147,011 mi+12,379 mi
- 21/08/2025147,012 mi+1 mi
- 13/08/2026162,051 mi+15,039 mi
- 21/08/2026162,052 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 13,174 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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