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CV13 UYM

2013 Kia Ceed

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

99,638 mi
Last recorded99,638 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Ceed63,975 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV13 UYM
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 99,638 miles
Fail 22 May 2026 99,638 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 May 2025 87,641 miles
Fail 23 May 2025 87,641 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 May 2024 71,822 miles
Pass 24 May 2023 58,118 miles
Fail 22 May 2023 57,856 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2022 39,326 miles
Pass 26 May 2021 26,483 miles
Pass 26 May 2021 26,483 miles

advice both front tyres wearing

Fail 25 May 2021 26,483 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

advice both front tyres wearing

Pass 21 May 2020 24,909 miles

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 21 May 2020 24,906 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 8 May 2019 21,326 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 18,066 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 14,484 miles

Front tyres worn inner edges

Fail 19 May 2017 14,484 miles

Front tyres worn inner edges

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 May 2016 9,784 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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CV13 UYM is a 2013 Kia Ceed in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 CV13 UYM, 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 CV13 UYM registered?

CV13 UYM is a 2013 Kia Ceed, first registered on 5 June 2013.

Is CV13 UYM safe to buy?

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