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DE13 NWS

2013 Kia Ceed

Red Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

99,027 mi
Last recorded99,027 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 Kia Ceed63,975 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE13 NWS
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 99,027 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Sep 2024 90,644 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2024 90,641 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Sep 2023 91,904 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2023 81,904 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

o/s/r brake pads lowish

Pass 14 Sep 2022 73,156 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2022 73,141 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2021 67,256 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2021 67,256 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2020 59,127 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener from rear view mirror ()

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view windscreen has a stone chip in zone B less than 40mm (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jun 2019 54,588 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2018 49,494 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 42,402 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 34,366 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 33,448 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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DE13 NWS is a 2013 Kia Ceed in Red 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 DE13 NWS, 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 DE13 NWS?

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What year was DE13 NWS registered?

DE13 NWS is a 2013 Kia Ceed, first registered on 16 April 2013.

Is DE13 NWS safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE13 NWS 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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