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BT13 MVY

2013 Kia Ceed

Black Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

138,039 mi
Last recorded138,039 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Ceed63,975 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT13 MVY
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 138,039 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2025 126,130 miles

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2024 112,370 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2023 100,285 miles

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

Fail 13 Apr 2023 100,285 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2022 91,955 miles

Clutch operation poor. Gears crunch etc

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 2 ()

Fail 12 Jan 2022 91,955 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure NSR tyre going out of shape. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Clutch operation poor. Gears crunch etc

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))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 2 ()

Pass 12 Jan 2021 83,864 miles

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

Fail 7 Jan 2021 83,847 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2019 72,605 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin FRONT PADS NOW APPEAR QUITE WORN. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play NS TRACK ROD END WORN TO LIMIT. RECOMMEND RENEWAL. (2.1.3 (b) (i))

TYRES: FRONT TYRES WORN EDGES DUE TO TRACKING/UNDERINFLATION? REAR TYRES: OS VERY WORN INSIDE EDGE NS ALSO WORN.

WIPER BLADES STARTING TO SPLIT

Pass 27 Jun 2018 60,245 miles

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin ALSO DISCS QUITE RUSTY/SCORED (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

TYRE REPORT: ALL 4 ARE YR 2017. FRONT STARTING TO WEAR INSIDE EDGES INDICATING POSSIBLE GEOMETRY PROBLEM. REC TRACKING AND SWOP FR>RR. ADJUSTERS QUITE RUSTY.

Pass 28 Jun 2017 47,840 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES ARE QUITE WORN. INSIDES GOING BALD. REC RENEWAL.

REAR BRAKE PADS (INNERS) APPEAR WORN LOW.

Pass 16 Jun 2016 36,463 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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BT13 MVY is a 2013 Kia Ceed in Black with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 2013 Kia Ceed models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.9% with a typical mileage of 63,975 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 BT13 MVY, 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 BT13 MVY registered?

BT13 MVY is a 2013 Kia Ceed, first registered on 11 July 2013.

Is BT13 MVY safe to buy?

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