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BG13 BYC

2013 Kia Ceed

Blue Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

94,129 mi
Last recorded94,129 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Ceed63,975 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG13 BYC
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 94,129 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2026 94,053 miles

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

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 9 Jun 2025 87,201 miles

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

Fail 9 Jun 2025 87,201 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2024 79,460 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2024 79,252 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2023 72,745 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2023 72,745 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2022 66,044 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2021 59,555 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2020 53,339 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2019 41,244 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2018 30,033 miles

Nearside Front Only 50% of DRL/side light working

Nearside Front Tyre perished/cracking with age

Nearside Rear Tyre perished/cracking with age

Offside Front DRL not dimming when switching to dipped beam

Front Both tyres badly worn on shoulders

Pass 4 Jul 2017 17,797 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 14,518 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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BG13 BYC is a 2013 Kia Ceed in Blue with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 BG13 BYC, 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 BG13 BYC registered?

BG13 BYC is a 2013 Kia Ceed, first registered on 16 August 2013.

Is BG13 BYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG13 BYC shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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