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AY13 KZB

2013 Kia Ceed

Black Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

80,056 mi
Last recorded80,056 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Ceed63,975 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY13 KZB
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 80,056 miles

General corrosion of suspension components.

Fail 17 Feb 2026 80,054 miles

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Central Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

General corrosion of suspension components.

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

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2025 75,868 miles

General corrosion of suspension components.

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyre minor cracks. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 19 Feb 2025 75,865 miles

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

General corrosion of suspension components.

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyre minor cracks. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Feb 2024 71,252 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 12 Feb 2024 71,250 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 6 Feb 2023 66,684 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2022 63,353 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2021 60,072 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Feb 2021 60,069 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2020 57,172 miles

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2019 50,024 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2018 41,934 miles

Both front tyres wearing close to wear bars and scrubbing off on outer edges

Engine covers/In der trays fitted obscuring some components

Rear brake pads worn to legal limit of 1.5mm

Pass 14 Feb 2017 34,338 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 26,267 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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AY13 KZB is a 2013 Kia Ceed in Black with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 AY13 KZB, 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 AY13 KZB registered?

AY13 KZB is a 2013 Kia Ceed, first registered on 1 March 2013.

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