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AY13 OBM

2013 Kia Ceed

Black Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

147,639 mi
Last recorded147,639 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Ceed63,975 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 147,639 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2025 134,099 miles

Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated Switch damaged/partially missing. (1.1.6 (d))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel Lower Universal Joint worn. (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2024 125,081 miles

Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated Switch damaged (1.1.6 (d))

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

Fail 27 Feb 2024 125,081 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended Retainer (7.1.2 (c))

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

Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated Switch damaged (1.1.6 (d))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2023 114,873 miles

Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated Switch Damaged/Deteriorated (1.1.6 (d))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2022 107,404 miles

Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated Switch (1.1.6 (d))

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

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

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

Fail 28 Feb 2022 107,404 miles

Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated Switch (1.1.6 (d))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2021 90,450 miles

Front Wipers smear slightly

Pass 17 Feb 2020 82,438 miles

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

Fail 17 Feb 2020 82,438 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 7 Feb 2019 70,647 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre tread unevenly worn on the inner & outer edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres have hairline cracks in the tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 4 Feb 2019 70,647 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken Broken front coil spring. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre tread unevenly worn on the inner & outer edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres have hairline cracks in the tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Feb 2018 60,266 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 49,742 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 37,498 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 OBM 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 OBM, 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 OBM registered?

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

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