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BL63 GKN

2013 Kia Ceed

Black Diesel 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

109,898 mi
Last recorded109,898 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Ceed63,975 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL63 GKN
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 109,898 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2026 109,895 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2025 105,130 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2025 105,130 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 31 Jan 2024 100,440 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Feb 2023 96,055 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2022 94,841 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2021 87,775 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2021 87,773 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2020 75,733 miles

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

Nearside Front DRL not working

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

Pass 29 Aug 2019 63,199 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2018 47,014 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 46,155 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 34,190 miles

both rear tyres worn low on outer edge

Pass 4 May 2016 22,314 miles

Front Tyres wearing slightly on edges

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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BL63 GKN is a 2013 Kia Ceed in Black with a 1,395cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BL63 GKN, 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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BL63 GKN is a 2013 Kia Ceed, first registered on 6 November 2013.

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