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EF13 SBX

2013 Kia Ceed

Orange Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

145,173 mi
Last recorded145,173 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 Kia Ceed63,975 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF13 SBX
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2013
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 145,173 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2025 145,154 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2024 121,847 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2023 116,697 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 22 Sep 2023 116,697 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Sep 2022 99,054 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2021 82,591 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 72,702 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2019 59,426 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 41,914 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2018 36,313 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2017 27,316 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 24,130 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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EF13 SBX is a 2013 Kia Ceed in Orange with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 EF13 SBX, 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 EF13 SBX?

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What year was EF13 SBX registered?

EF13 SBX is a 2013 Kia Ceed, first registered on 1 July 2013.

Is EF13 SBX safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF13 SBX shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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