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BV13 VUN

2013 Kia Ceed

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2025
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

117,616 mi
Last recorded117,616 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 2013 Kia Ceed63,975 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV13 VUN
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Fail 13 Aug 2025 117,616 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel All wheels, pedal travels straight to floor (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 Aug 2024 90,470 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Aug 2023 70,902 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2022 62,062 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Aug 2021 51,902 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective Leaving some lines on screen (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2020 47,295 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2019 44,581 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2018 39,061 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2018 39,060 miles

Headlamp aim too low both sides front (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 28 Dec 2017 22,906 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2016 13,091 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2016 9,853 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 VUN is a 2013 Kia Ceed in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 VUN, 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 VUN registered?

BV13 VUN is a 2013 Kia Ceed, first registered on 4 March 2013.

Is BV13 VUN safe to buy?

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