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AY13 XZF

2013 Kia Ceed

Black Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

63,762 mi
Last recorded63,762 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Ceed63,975 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 63,762 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2026 63,684 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Mar 2025 60,977 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2024 57,838 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2023 54,415 miles

Offside Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Mar 2023 54,415 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2022 51,592 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2022 51,589 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 22 Mar 2021 47,906 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 44,037 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2020 43,970 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2019 38,186 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 32,322 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 27,165 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2017 27,160 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 20,506 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 XZF is a 2013 Kia Ceed in Black 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 AY13 XZF, 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 XZF registered?

AY13 XZF is a 2013 Kia Ceed, first registered on 28 March 2013.

Is AY13 XZF safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY13 XZF 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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