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BU13 ZYL

2013 Kia Ceed

Silver Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

171,901 mi
Last recorded171,901 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Ceed63,975 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU13 ZYL
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 171,901 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Jun 2025 163,855 miles

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

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Jun 2025 163,855 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 May 2024 157,229 miles

General under body corroded

Fail 2 May 2024 157,229 miles

General under body corroded

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 9 May 2023 147,784 miles

Engine cover fitted

General under body corroded

Fail 9 May 2023 147,784 miles

Engine cover fitted

General under body corroded

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

Pass 10 May 2022 136,564 miles
Fail 7 May 2022 136,564 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2021 128,020 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2020 115,712 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Accelerated wear on both edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Accelerated wear on both edges. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 3 Aug 2019 103,488 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2019 103,488 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 13 Jul 2018 84,176 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 62,108 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 43,058 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

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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BU13 ZYL is a 2013 Kia Ceed in Silver with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 BU13 ZYL, 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 BU13 ZYL registered?

BU13 ZYL is a 2013 Kia Ceed, first registered on 19 March 2013.

Is BU13 ZYL safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU13 ZYL shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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