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GL13 NXX

2013 Kia Ceed

Silver Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

61,361 mi
Last recorded61,361 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 Kia Ceed63,975 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL13 NXX
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 61,361 miles

AFLS malfunction light on

Clutch require investigation very low and hard to get gears

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged sidewalls look like they have been run flat (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Steering system slightly rough Steering also feels slightly lighter than expected (2.1.1 (a))

Fail 10 Sep 2025 61,311 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

AFLS malfunction light on

Clutch require investigation very low and hard to get gears

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged sidewalls look like they have been run flat (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Steering system slightly rough Steering also feels slightly lighter than expected (2.1.1 (a))

Pass 21 Aug 2024 58,944 miles

AFLS malfunction light on

Clutch bite point very low

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Inner and outer sidewall, appears to have been ran flat (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Aug 2023 55,776 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2022 54,422 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2021 51,561 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2019 48,087 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Fail 13 Jul 2019 48,087 miles

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2018 42,238 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside rear tyre out of shape slightly

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Fail 26 May 2018 40,947 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2016 25,853 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside front tyre heavily worn on edges

Fail 31 Jul 2016 25,749 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside front tyre heavily worn on edges

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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GL13 NXX is a 2013 Kia Ceed in Silver with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GL13 NXX, 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 GL13 NXX registered?

GL13 NXX is a 2013 Kia Ceed, first registered on 3 August 2013.

Is GL13 NXX safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL13 NXX shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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