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BV13 BKY

2013 Kia Ceed

Red Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

96,866 mi
Last recorded96,866 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Ceed63,975 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 96,866 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre wearing outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Feb 2025 88,673 miles

Drive belt worn, but not excessively auxiliary (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 27 Feb 2025 88,673 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension locking device ineffective ball joint pinch bolt nut (5.3.6 (b))

Drive belt worn, but not excessively auxiliary (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 27 Feb 2024 79,300 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2023 70,725 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 27 Feb 2023 70,700 miles

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 22 Feb 2022 63,047 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2021 56,605 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Front Discs On Inner Face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Imbalance Of 43% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Rear Discs On Inner Face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Feb 2020 51,695 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Feb 2020 51,589 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Feb 2019 44,198 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2018 36,653 miles

Nearside Rear tyre slightly perished

Fail 26 Feb 2018 36,653 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed excessively perished (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear tyre slightly perished

Pass 17 Mar 2017 29,730 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Apr 2016 22,219 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 BKY is a 2013 Kia Ceed in Red 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 BV13 BKY, 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 BKY is a 2013 Kia Ceed, first registered on 28 March 2013.

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