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BB04 TWB

2013 Kia Ceed

White Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests28 (22 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

207,555 mi
Last recorded207,555 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 Kia Ceed63,975 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBB04 TWB
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

22 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 207,555 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2025 60,074 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2025 60,074 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jan 2025 197,800 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2024 57,149 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 8 Jul 2024 57,149 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Feb 2024 187,442 miles

Emission clean / no smoke detected

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

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

Fail 26 Jan 2024 187,392 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Diesel particular filter lamp indicates fault

Emission clean / no smoke detected

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2023 54,484 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Jul 2023 54,484 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/45/17 94W XL hankook (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/45/17 94W XL hankook (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2023 171,298 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2022 50,976 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/45/17 94W XL hankook (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2022 156,071 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2021 48,336 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/45/17 94W Hankook (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/45/17 94W Hankook (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 13 Jul 2021 48,334 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/45/17 94W Hankook (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/45/17 94W Hankook (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 25 Jan 2021 144,546 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2020 46,293 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2020 46,290 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2020 140,015 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2019 43,994 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2019 135,645 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2018 40,158 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2018 130,900 miles

all tyres very close to limit

Pass 21 Jun 2017 35,802 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2016 123,733 miles

Slight wheel bearing noise from nearside front

Pass 23 Jun 2016 30,979 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 26,919 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2014 21,080 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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BB04 TWB is a 2013 Kia Ceed in White with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 BB04 TWB, 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 BB04 TWB registered?

BB04 TWB is a 2013 Kia Ceed, first registered on 12 December 2013.

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