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BG13 SKU

2013 Kia Ceed

Black Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2026
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

204,127 mi
Last recorded204,127 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2025
Typical for 2013 Kia Ceed63,975 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG13 SKU
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2025 204,127 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm in tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush cracking or perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm in tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush cracking or perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2024 188,742 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2024 188,742 miles

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing one broken (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2023 173,018 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3mm and has a nail in tread (5.2.3 (e))

cutch fault , struggles to clear

Fail 13 Jun 2023 173,018 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle effort low (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3mm and has a nail in tread (5.2.3 (e))

cutch fault , struggles to clear

Pass 13 Jun 2022 158,914 miles

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

under body corrosion

Fail 13 Jun 2022 158,914 miles

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

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

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

under body corrosion

Pass 21 Jun 2021 147,938 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2021 147,938 miles

Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Jun 2020 138,444 miles

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

Fail 19 Jun 2020 138,444 miles

Rear 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))

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

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front tyres (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 21 May 2019 119,409 miles

Central Rear NUMBER PLATE STARTING TO DELAMINATE

Front CHIPS IN WINDSCREEN

Front Lower BOTTOM BALL JOINT GAITERS STARTING TO SPLIT

Pass 24 May 2018 105,681 miles
Fail 24 May 2018 105,681 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2017 90,535 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt bottom balljoint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front daytime / driving lamp not working

Pass 22 Jun 2016 79,686 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2016 79,686 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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 SKU is a 2013 Kia Ceed in Black with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 SKU, 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 BG13 SKU registered?

BG13 SKU is a 2013 Kia Ceed, first registered on 26 June 2013.

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