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BF13 GFY

2013 Kia Ceed

Black Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jun 2027
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

156,562 mi
Last recorded156,562 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Ceed63,975 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF13 GFY
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 156,562 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2026 156,545 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2025 145,145 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 11 Jun 2025 145,134 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 May 2024 132,200 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bushes - both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 29 May 2024 132,183 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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 Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bushes - both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2023 120,871 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Jun 2022 104,627 miles

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Minor oil leak from engine/gearbox

Under trays fitted, not allowing full inspection of some items

Fail 14 Jun 2022 104,627 miles

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Minor oil leak from engine/gearbox

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Under trays fitted, not allowing full inspection of some items

Pass 11 Jun 2021 95,623 miles

Both rear tyres are cracking / slightly perished / getting close to the legal limit

Couple of small stone chips in the front windscreen

Engine covers, under trays & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

Exhaust emissions are too clean to get a reading

Slight oil leak in the engine bay area

Fail 7 Jun 2021 95,499 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Both rear tyres are cracking / slightly perished / getting close to the legal limit

Couple of small stone chips in the front windscreen

Engine covers, under trays & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

Exhaust emissions are too clean to get a reading

Slight oil leak in the engine bay area

Pass 11 Jun 2020 83,432 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2019 77,932 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2018 71,812 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner faces (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm plus feathering outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner faces (3.5.1i)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 8 Mar 2018 71,812 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner faces (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm plus feathering outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner faces (3.5.1i)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 13 Mar 2017 65,791 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and cracking (4.1.E.1)

Fail 13 Mar 2017 65,791 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and cracking (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Mar 2016 52,843 miles

Child Seat fitted unable to check nsr seatbelt

Fail 19 Mar 2016 52,551 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' air freshner (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child Seat fitted unable to check nsr seatbelt

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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BF13 GFY is a 2013 Kia Ceed in Black with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 BF13 GFY, 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 BF13 GFY registered?

BF13 GFY is a 2013 Kia Ceed, first registered on 25 March 2013.

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