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CU63 GZW

2013 Kia Ceed

Silver Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

125,997 mi
Last recorded125,997 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2013 Kia Ceed63,975 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU63 GZW
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 125,997 miles

Central Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources only 1 no plate light working (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Aug 2025 125,541 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play bottom ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Central Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources only 1 no plate light working (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2024 113,459 miles

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

Fail 28 Aug 2024 113,449 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 Sep 2023 103,604 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Sep 2023 103,604 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2022 99,112 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge STEPPED ON INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2021 93,828 miles

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 2 Sep 2020 90,638 miles

bonnet handle missing from vehicle but still able to open the bonnet with cable

Fail 1 Sep 2020 90,638 miles

Oil leaking excessively from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

bonnet handle missing from vehicle but still able to open the bonnet with cable

front fogs in op

Pass 29 Aug 2019 85,658 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2019 85,656 miles

Offside Front Brake disc contaminated rusty (1.1.14 (b))

Nearside Front Brake disc contaminated rusty (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Rear Brake disc contaminated rusty (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Rear Brake disc contaminated rusty (1.1.14 (b))

Pass 16 Aug 2018 78,856 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2017 65,679 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2017 65,679 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Sep 2016 51,471 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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CU63 GZW is a 2013 Kia Ceed in Silver with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 CU63 GZW, 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 CU63 GZW registered?

CU63 GZW is a 2013 Kia Ceed, first registered on 1 September 2013.

Is CU63 GZW safe to buy?

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