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CE13 VGU

2013 Kia Ceed

Red Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

111,044 mi
Last recorded111,044 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Ceed63,975 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE13 VGU
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 111,044 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2026 111,044 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2025 109,587 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2024 107,916 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2024 107,916 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2023 102,575 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2023 102,412 miles

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced LED lamp, output reduced and over 50% led inop (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jun 2023 100,290 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2022 75,030 miles

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

corrosion to underside

Pass 20 Sep 2021 70,404 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2021 70,404 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2020 58,803 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2020 57,892 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 bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Mar 2019 52,726 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Mar 2018 46,114 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Mar 2017 37,791 miles

Offside Rear tyre perished

Pass 3 Mar 2016 20,645 miles

Front wiper blades smearing slightly.

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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CE13 VGU is a 2013 Kia Ceed in Red with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 CE13 VGU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of CE13 VGU?

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What year was CE13 VGU registered?

CE13 VGU is a 2013 Kia Ceed, first registered on 8 April 2013.

Is CE13 VGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for CE13 VGU shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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