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BV13 KYR

2013 Kia Ceed

Black Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

124,937 mi
Last recorded124,937 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Ceed63,975 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV13 KYR
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 124,937 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2025 106,304 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2024 95,186 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2023 88,135 miles

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

Fail 22 Feb 2023 88,135 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2022 82,443 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2022 82,443 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2021 76,021 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2021 75,988 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 12 Mar 2020 73,034 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2019 66,151 miles

both rear tyres worn unevenly

Pass 15 Mar 2018 57,690 miles

both front tyres bald on inner edges

Pass 2 Mar 2017 48,439 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2017 48,439 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp flickers (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 10 Mar 2016 39,615 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 KYR is a 2013 Kia Ceed in Black 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 KYR, 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 KYR registered?

BV13 KYR is a 2013 Kia Ceed, first registered on 8 March 2013.

Is BV13 KYR safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV13 KYR shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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