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BV13 BKN

2013 Kia Ceed

Red Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

111,055 mi
Last recorded111,055 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 Kia Ceed63,975 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV13 BKN
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 111,055 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2024 105,004 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2023 96,914 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged minor/deep cuts to treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Oct 2022 89,658 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear wiper blade split

Fail 3 Oct 2022 89,658 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front daytime running lamp inop

rear wiper blade split

Pass 12 Oct 2021 81,858 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2021 81,848 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2020 75,663 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2019 67,184 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2018 52,944 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2017 40,906 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 16 Jan 2017 26,269 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2016 13,227 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2016 13,227 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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 BKN is a 2013 Kia Ceed in Red with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its 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 BKN, 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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BV13 BKN is a 2013 Kia Ceed, first registered on 28 March 2013.

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The MOT history for BV13 BKN shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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