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AY13 XEA

2013 Kia Ceed

Silver Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

73,273 mi
Last recorded73,273 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 Kia Ceed63,975 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY13 XEA
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 73,273 miles

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 8 Nov 2024 69,291 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2023 64,656 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/f getting low 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Nov 2023 64,656 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/f getting low 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 18 Nov 2022 57,855 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2021 53,316 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2020 47,183 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 39,118 miles

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

Fail 8 Apr 2019 39,118 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Apr 2018 33,563 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 24,755 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2016 16,542 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 XEA is a 2013 Kia Ceed in Silver with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its 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 AY13 XEA, 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 XEA registered?

AY13 XEA is a 2013 Kia Ceed, first registered on 16 April 2013.

Is AY13 XEA safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY13 XEA shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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