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2013 KIA Ceed 1.6L Diesel · LF13 OPT

LF13 OPT

2013 KIA Ceed (1.6L, diesel). First registered 04/03/2013. Recorded mileage 144,330 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model
KIA CEED
Year / Origin
2013 · Stanmore (North London)
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 29/10/2025
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
144,330 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
Diesel · 1.6L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 29/10/2025
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
2013
Engine
1582cc

LF13 OPT Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT failed on 02/12/2025
  • 144,330 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 3 historical MOT failures
  • 15 defects noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring suspension items (11 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
30
/ 100 · Poor
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Poor

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
✗ Poor MOT pass rate (40%)
! Older vehicle
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LF13 OPT Mileage History

  1. 02/10/2023116,359 mi
  2. 20/10/2023116,810 mi+451 mi
  3. 30/10/2024130,999 mi+14,189 mi
  4. 30/10/2024130,999 mi
  5. 02/12/2025144,330 mi+13,331 mi

Average of roughly 12,899 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

LF13 OPT MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 18 Sept 2026, 02:02
MOT Analysis

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 (LF13 OPT) between October 2023 and December 2025.

The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.

The most recent test on 02 December 2025 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (11 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 16 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: “Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm font bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush displaced (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))”.

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