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GK13 TXY

2013 Kia Ceed

Blue Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

110,099 mi
Last recorded110,099 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 Kia Ceed63,975 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK13 TXY
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 110,099 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and balding on the edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Oct 2025 110,099 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and balding on the edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Oct 2024 101,951 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2023 93,517 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2022 85,124 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2021 76,265 miles

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

undershields obscure some components

Pass 13 Oct 2020 68,779 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2019 63,380 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2018 57,311 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2018 57,311 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Jun 2018 53,963 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 41,442 miles

Nearside Rear cut in tyre tread

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Fail 30 Jun 2017 41,442 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear cut in tyre tread

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 23 Mar 2016 22,917 miles

Nearside Front tyre has cut in tread

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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GK13 TXY is a 2013 Kia Ceed in Blue with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 GK13 TXY, 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 GK13 TXY registered?

GK13 TXY is a 2013 Kia Ceed, first registered on 27 March 2013.

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The MOT history for GK13 TXY shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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