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BV13 BBZ

2013 Kia Ceed

Blue Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

39,136 mi
Last recorded39,136 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2025
Typical for 2013 Kia Ceed63,975 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV13 BBZ
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2025 39,136 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2024 34,331 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2023 30,281 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2022 27,270 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2021 24,766 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2021 24,722 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed deep cracks showing cords with load on vehicle (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 17 Aug 2020 22,972 miles

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

Fail 17 Aug 2020 22,972 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) with different structures are fitted across the same axle (5.2.3 (c))

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2019 21,472 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2018 19,161 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2018 19,159 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 3 Mar 2017 16,434 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 14,486 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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BV13 BBZ is a 2013 Kia Ceed in Blue with a 1,591cc petrol 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 BV13 BBZ, 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 BV13 BBZ registered?

BV13 BBZ is a 2013 Kia Ceed, first registered on 15 March 2013.

Is BV13 BBZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV13 BBZ shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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