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AU13 TZS

2013 Kia Ceed

Red Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2025
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

169,407 mi
Last recorded169,407 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2024
Typical for 2013 Kia Ceed63,975 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU13 TZS
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2024 169,407 miles

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess REAR ENGINE MOUNT LOOSE (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Mar 2024 169,407 miles

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

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess REAR ENGINE MOUNT LOOSE (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2023 157,889 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2023 157,888 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2022 144,108 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2022 144,108 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Mar 2021 134,022 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 127,210 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 116,115 miles

covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 14 Mar 2018 104,542 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 94,782 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2017 94,782 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Feb 2016 82,781 miles

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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AU13 TZS is a 2013 Kia Ceed in Red 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 AU13 TZS, 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 AU13 TZS registered?

AU13 TZS is a 2013 Kia Ceed, first registered on 13 March 2013.

Is AU13 TZS safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU13 TZS shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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