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AK13 JVN

2013 Kia Ceed

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 May 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

116,810 mi
Last recorded116,810 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Ceed63,975 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK13 JVN
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 116,810 miles
Fail 26 May 2026 116,809 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 May 2025 105,481 miles

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 May 2024 100,329 miles

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

Fail 11 May 2024 100,329 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 May 2023 95,509 miles
Fail 26 May 2023 95,509 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 May 2022 93,016 miles
Fail 23 May 2022 93,016 miles

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

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

Pass 19 May 2021 88,758 miles
Pass 14 May 2020 83,301 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 75,761 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 64,560 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 52,640 miles

Front Fog light switch sticking

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

Pass 17 May 2016 37,434 miles
Fail 12 May 2016 37,224 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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 JVN is a 2013 Kia Ceed in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 JVN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AK13 JVN?

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What year was AK13 JVN registered?

AK13 JVN is a 2013 Kia Ceed, first registered on 31 May 2013.

Is AK13 JVN safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK13 JVN shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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