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BO05 POT

2013 Kia Ceed

White Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jul 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

76,555 mi
Last recorded76,555 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Ceed63,975 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBO05 POT
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 76,555 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2025 71,855 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2024 65,598 miles

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

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

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

Fail 1 Jul 2024 65,598 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2023 59,661 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both lower arm rear bushes starting to perish but no movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2022 54,167 miles

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

Fail 6 Jul 2022 54,167 miles

Central Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner edge of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 2 Jul 2021 46,965 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 42,363 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2020 42,363 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Sep 2019 38,142 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 4 Oct 2018 33,014 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2018 32,802 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 4 Sep 2017 28,218 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 21,392 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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BO05 POT is a 2013 Kia Ceed in White with a 1,582cc diesel 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 BO05 POT, 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 BO05 POT registered?

BO05 POT is a 2013 Kia Ceed, first registered on 16 September 2013.

Is BO05 POT safe to buy?

The MOT history for BO05 POT 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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