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BF13 XHJ

2013 Kia Ceed

Silver Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

93,818 mi
Last recorded93,818 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 2013 Kia Ceed63,975 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF13 XHJ
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 93,818 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs pitted and worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Aug 2024 85,353 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2023 79,050 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2022 74,936 miles

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

Fail 27 Jul 2022 74,925 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2021 68,736 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2021 68,736 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Mar 2020 63,005 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 53,581 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2018 44,045 miles

trailor socket cover missing

both front brake disks lipped

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 22 Mar 2017 37,309 miles

both front brake disks lipped

n/s/f tyre bald on outer edge

n/s/r tyre wearing low and cracking

no cover on towbar electrics

Pass 7 Mar 2016 28,412 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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BF13 XHJ 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 BF13 XHJ, 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

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What year was BF13 XHJ registered?

BF13 XHJ is a 2013 Kia Ceed, first registered on 7 March 2013.

Is BF13 XHJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF13 XHJ 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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