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GR08 MPS

2013 Kia Ceed

Blue Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

74,399 mi
Last recorded74,399 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Ceed63,975 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGR08 MPS
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 74,399 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2025 68,254 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Jan 2025 68,254 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Nov 2023 62,127 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2022 51,714 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2021 42,379 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2020 34,580 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jan 2020 27,312 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2019 25,788 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front inner brake pads visually look low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Feb 2018 20,629 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2018 20,601 miles

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Pass 10 Feb 2017 15,687 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2017 15,687 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Feb 2016 11,416 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2016 11,416 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

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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GR08 MPS is a 2013 Kia Ceed in Blue with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 GR08 MPS, 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 GR08 MPS registered?

GR08 MPS is a 2013 Kia Ceed, first registered on 31 March 2013.

Is GR08 MPS safe to buy?

The MOT history for GR08 MPS shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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