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BD13 VZF

2013 Kia Ceed

Silver Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Nov 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

103,478 mi
Last recorded103,478 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 Kia Ceed63,975 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD13 VZF
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 103,478 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2024 96,597 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2024 96,597 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 2 Nov 2023 92,180 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 1 Nov 2022 87,026 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 31 Oct 2022 87,026 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

under trays fitted

Pass 28 Oct 2021 81,595 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack end ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack end ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2020 78,730 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2019 75,211 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2019 75,211 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 31 Oct 2018 68,607 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2017 62,907 miles
Pass 6 May 2017 44,642 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 17,804 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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BD13 VZF is a 2013 Kia Ceed in Silver with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 BD13 VZF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BD13 VZF?

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What year was BD13 VZF registered?

BD13 VZF is a 2013 Kia Ceed, first registered on 5 July 2013.

Is BD13 VZF safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD13 VZF shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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