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GF13 XJU

2013 Kia Ceed

Black Diesel 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

144,634 mi
Last recorded144,634 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Ceed63,975 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF13 XJU
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 144,634 miles

Nearside DRL not working

Nearside Parking brake low on effort

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer CV boot weeping grease

Side repeater slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 8 Jun 2026 144,634 miles

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

Nearside DRL not working

Nearside Parking brake low on effort

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer CV boot weeping grease

Side repeater slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 4 Jun 2025 132,936 miles
Pass 23 May 2024 112,003 miles
Pass 25 May 2023 105,492 miles
Pass 27 May 2022 97,144 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 May 2021 86,709 miles
Fail 28 May 2021 86,708 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam both sides (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 May 2020 77,960 miles
Fail 1 May 2020 77,960 miles

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

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

Pass 9 May 2019 70,053 miles

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

Fail 9 May 2019 70,053 miles

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

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

Pass 8 May 2018 61,294 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 52,585 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2017 52,585 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2016 44,538 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 XJU is a 2013 Kia Ceed in Black with a 1,396cc 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 GF13 XJU, 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

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What year was GF13 XJU registered?

GF13 XJU is a 2013 Kia Ceed, first registered on 5 July 2013.

Is GF13 XJU safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF13 XJU 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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