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GY13 SXL

2013 Kia Ceed

Red Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

105,121 mi
Last recorded105,121 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Ceed63,975 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY13 SXL
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 105,121 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 22 Jun 2026 105,121 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Jun 2025 101,630 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 24 Jun 2025 101,630 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 2 Jul 2024 97,749 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Jul 2024 97,749 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2023 91,839 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2022 90,340 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 30 Jun 2022 90,340 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2021 86,952 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2020 80,809 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2019 70,581 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 56,988 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 43,701 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 9 Jun 2016 29,321 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2016 29,321 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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GY13 SXL is a 2013 Kia Ceed in Red with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 GY13 SXL, 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 GY13 SXL registered?

GY13 SXL is a 2013 Kia Ceed, first registered on 12 June 2013.

Is GY13 SXL safe to buy?

The MOT history for GY13 SXL shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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