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AU13 ZYM

2013 Kia Ceed

Silver Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

109,156 mi
Last recorded109,156 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Ceed63,975 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU13 ZYM
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 109,156 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside headlight washer jet cover missing

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 10 Mar 2026 109,152 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords both (225/45-17) (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside headlight washer jet cover missing

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 6 Mar 2025 101,445 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 19 Feb 2025 100,949 miles

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

Offside Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front daytime running light not working

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

Offside Front position lamp flickering

undertrays fitted

Pass 15 Feb 2024 93,159 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp position light affected by day running light (flickers) (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 3mm of tread & wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 3mm of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Feb 2023 84,127 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Feb 2023 84,126 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2022 74,565 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

covers fitted obscuring some components

exhaust corroding

Pass 16 Feb 2021 67,869 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking or perishing in the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking or perishing in the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking or perishing in the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Feb 2020 64,104 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2019 53,551 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2018 46,390 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 22 Jan 2018 46,390 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Feb 2017 39,978 miles

Offside Rear has age cracking on inner tread edge of tyre

Fail 7 Feb 2017 39,978 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear has age cracking on inner tread edge of tyre

Pass 21 Mar 2016 33,454 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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AU13 ZYM is a 2013 Kia Ceed in Silver with a 1,582cc diesel 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 AU13 ZYM, 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 ZYM registered?

AU13 ZYM is a 2013 Kia Ceed, first registered on 26 March 2013.

Is AU13 ZYM safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU13 ZYM 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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