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GU13 KVC

2013 Kia Ceed

Black Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

162,082 mi
Last recorded162,082 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Ceed63,975 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU13 KVC
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 162,082 miles

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

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

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

engine covers fitted

general under body rust

under components corroded

under trays fitted

Pass 31 May 2025 161,632 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2024 143,587 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2023 124,545 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2022 109,471 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2022 109,471 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 May 2021 102,578 miles

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 May 2020 100,243 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 1 Jun 2019 84,552 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2018 68,888 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2017 62,497 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear tyre perished

Pass 26 Mar 2016 50,437 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Fail 18 Mar 2016 50,225 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working both front pos lights working intermittently, switched themselves on and off several times during the test (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45/17 (4.1.E.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

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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GU13 KVC is a 2013 Kia Ceed in Black with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 GU13 KVC, 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 GU13 KVC registered?

GU13 KVC is a 2013 Kia Ceed, first registered on 26 March 2013.

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The MOT history for GU13 KVC shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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