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AK13 FRC

2013 Kia Ceed

White Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2026
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

136,986 mi
Last recorded136,986 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2013 Kia Ceed63,975 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK13 FRC
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 136,986 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Aug 2025 136,986 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2024 128,557 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 15 Aug 2023 116,208 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 17 Aug 2022 105,829 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2021 97,354 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2019 84,660 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Apr 2019 84,660 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Apr 2018 63,523 miles

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance lens damaged (1.3.2d)

Fail 30 Apr 2018 63,523 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides smearing (8.2.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides lipped/worn (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance lens damaged (1.3.2d)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides lipped/worn (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Apr 2017 45,243 miles

front wipers smearing slightly

offside front turning light inop

offside rear light unit holed/cracked

Fail 20 Apr 2017 44,995 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front wipers smearing slightly

offside front turning light inop

offside rear light unit holed/cracked

Pass 28 Apr 2016 26,778 miles

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

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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AK13 FRC is a 2013 Kia Ceed in White with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 AK13 FRC, 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 AK13 FRC registered?

AK13 FRC is a 2013 Kia Ceed, first registered on 2 May 2013.

Is AK13 FRC safe to buy?

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