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GY13 SXN

2013 Kia Ceed

Red Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2027
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

97,984 mi
Last recorded97,984 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Ceed63,975 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 97,984 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2026 97,984 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2025 79,850 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2025 79,850 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2024 61,115 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2024 61,115 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2023 55,636 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wearing edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Dec 2022 53,689 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2022 53,689 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 8 Dec 2021 52,223 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2021 52,223 miles

Parking brake lever is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (1.1.6 (f))

Pass 9 Dec 2020 50,927 miles

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

Fail 9 Dec 2020 50,927 miles

Front Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 17 Jun 2019 49,617 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2018 48,558 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 25 May 2017 46,613 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 39,264 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2016 39,264 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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 SXN is a 2013 Kia Ceed in Red with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 SXN, 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 GY13 SXN registered?

GY13 SXN is a 2013 Kia Ceed, first registered on 22 June 2013.

Is GY13 SXN safe to buy?

The MOT history for GY13 SXN shows 18 tests with a 61.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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