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BN13 FVE

2013 Kia Ceed

Silver Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

74,809 mi
Last recorded74,809 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 Kia Ceed63,975 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN13 FVE
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 74,809 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front mirror damaged

Fail 2 Oct 2025 74,809 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front mirror damaged

Pass 20 Feb 2024 61,700 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread number plate laminate deteriorating (0.1 (b))

Front brake discs slightly lipped

Offside Front Outer door mirror cover missing

Rear washers not working

Fail 19 Feb 2024 61,700 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread number plate laminate deteriorating (0.1 (b))

Front brake discs slightly lipped

Offside Front Outer door mirror cover missing

Rear washers not working

Pass 17 Feb 2023 54,548 miles

Front number plate laminate cracked

Offside Front door mirror casing missing

Fail 15 Feb 2023 54,548 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front number plate laminate cracked

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread worn on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Outer Nail in tyre tyre tread has 1x nail present ()

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre tread cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front door mirror casing missing

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre tread cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Feb 2022 47,261 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Mirror cover missing

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

Pass 1 Mar 2021 41,184 miles

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

Fail 1 Mar 2021 41,184 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Feb 2020 36,976 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2019 27,830 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 24,150 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2018 24,112 miles

Offside Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which significantly reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Jun 2017 18,474 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 17,109 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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BN13 FVE is a 2013 Kia Ceed in Silver with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BN13 FVE, 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 BN13 FVE registered?

BN13 FVE is a 2013 Kia Ceed, first registered on 28 March 2013.

Is BN13 FVE safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN13 FVE shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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