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GF13 PDV

2013 Kia Ceed

Black Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2027
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

77,944 mi
Last recorded77,944 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Ceed63,975 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF13 PDV
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 77,944 miles

Front Steering column universal joint deformed but serviceable (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2025 72,443 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre size 205/55/R16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Jul 2025 72,443 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre size 205/55/R16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2024 66,903 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2024 66,903 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 15 Jul 2023 59,992 miles

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Beam output reduced. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jul 2023 59,992 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly Intermittent, Release button seems to be not returning correctly?. (1.1.6 (a))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Beam output reduced. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2022 53,961 miles

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))

Side repeater slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 22 Jul 2022 53,961 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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))

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 25 Jul 2021 49,683 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

both headlamps have beam deflectors fitted at time of test

clutch hydraulics defective recommend further investigation to prevent damage to drive chain

Fail 25 Jul 2021 49,683 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

both headlamps have beam deflectors fitted at time of test

clutch hydraulics defective recommend further investigation to prevent damage to drive chain

Pass 4 Aug 2020 45,800 miles

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 20 Jun 2019 40,866 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing slightly on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing slightly on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jun 2018 33,440 miles

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

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

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))

Fail 14 Jun 2018 33,440 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2017 27,323 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2017 27,323 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Jun 2016 20,648 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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GF13 PDV is a 2013 Kia Ceed in Black with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 GF13 PDV, 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 GF13 PDV registered?

GF13 PDV is a 2013 Kia Ceed, first registered on 27 June 2013.

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