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AU13 VZM

2013 Kia Ceed

Orange Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Dec 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

79,857 mi
Last recorded79,857 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2013 Kia Ceed63,975 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU13 VZM
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2013
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 79,857 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2024 76,047 miles

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

Fail 13 Dec 2024 76,047 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2023 69,169 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2023 69,168 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt tie bar (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt tie bar (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2022 61,634 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2021 54,009 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2021 53,820 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2020 44,662 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Nov 2019 39,990 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2019 33,966 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2018 28,542 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2017 21,297 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 VZM is a 2013 Kia Ceed in Orange with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 2013 Kia Ceed models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.9% with a typical mileage of 63,975 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same year.

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 VZM, 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

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What year was AU13 VZM registered?

AU13 VZM is a 2013 Kia Ceed, first registered on 28 March 2013.

Is AU13 VZM safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU13 VZM shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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