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G40 SBY

2013 Kia Ceed

Red Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

76,949 mi
Last recorded76,949 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Ceed63,975 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG40 SBY
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 76,949 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2026 76,949 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Jul 2025 65,386 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2025 65,113 miles

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

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

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

o/s/f tyre badly worn on edges

Pass 8 Jul 2024 53,927 miles

both rear tyres worn unevenly and down to limit

front brake discs corroded

gearbox oil leak

slight bind on o/s/f brake

Pass 29 Jul 2023 43,454 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (205/55/16) (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Jul 2023 43,454 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (205/55/16) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jul 2022 34,128 miles

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

Fail 22 Jul 2022 34,128 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Jul 2021 24,939 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2020 24,189 miles

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

Fail 9 Dec 2020 24,189 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 3 Jul 2019 23,359 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2018 22,217 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 20,690 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 18,698 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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G40 SBY is a 2013 Kia Ceed in Red with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 G40 SBY, 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 G40 SBY registered?

G40 SBY is a 2013 Kia Ceed, first registered on 19 July 2013.

Is G40 SBY safe to buy?

The MOT history for G40 SBY shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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