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HD13 BWU

2013 Kia Ceed

Silver Diesel 1400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

139,259 mi
Last recorded139,259 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Ceed63,975 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD13 BWU
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 139,259 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2025 134,949 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2024 133,043 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2023 130,329 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2023 130,323 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed badly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 2 Feb 2022 129,416 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

Fail 2 Feb 2022 129,415 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear 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 26 Jan 2021 125,401 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2020 122,424 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin beyond service requirements (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin beyond service requirements (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jan 2019 113,132 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 113,129 miles

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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HD13 BWU is a 2013 Kia Ceed in Silver with a 1,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 HD13 BWU, 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 HD13 BWU registered?

HD13 BWU is a 2013 Kia Ceed, first registered on 29 August 2013.

Is HD13 BWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for HD13 BWU shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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