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BV13 GVW

2013 Kia Ceed

Silver Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Apr 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

129,170 mi
Last recorded129,170 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Ceed63,975 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV13 GVW
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 129,170 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2025 124,525 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2024 120,361 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2023 117,190 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2023 117,188 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2022 112,860 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2021 108,743 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2020 106,517 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2019 98,802 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2019 98,801 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Apr 2018 89,795 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

under tray fitted

Pass 13 Feb 2017 81,068 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2016 59,839 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 GVW is a 2013 Kia Ceed in Silver with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 GVW, 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 BV13 GVW registered?

BV13 GVW is a 2013 Kia Ceed, first registered on 7 March 2013.

Is BV13 GVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV13 GVW shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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