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GN63 SBV

2013 Kia Ceed

White Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Sep 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

96,155 mi
Last recorded96,155 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 Kia Ceed63,975 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN63 SBV
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 96,155 miles

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Sep 2024 82,724 miles

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

Fail 6 Sep 2024 82,724 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2023 70,527 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2022 63,575 miles

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Sep 2022 63,575 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin very low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2021 57,325 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2021 57,325 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2020 52,328 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2019 45,524 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2019 45,524 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2018 37,765 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2018 37,765 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2017 29,685 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 21,140 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front tyres perished

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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GN63 SBV is a 2013 Kia Ceed in White with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 GN63 SBV, 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 GN63 SBV registered?

GN63 SBV is a 2013 Kia Ceed, first registered on 14 September 2013.

Is GN63 SBV safe to buy?

The MOT history for GN63 SBV shows 15 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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