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HG62 VBU

2013 Kia Ceed

Black Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

150,276 mi
Last recorded150,276 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2025
Typical for 2013 Kia Ceed63,975 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG62 VBU
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2025 150,276 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2024 140,168 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) NSF+OSF ()

Pass 9 Mar 2023 130,542 miles

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement and ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement and ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2022 120,918 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2021 110,526 miles

Central Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Mar 2021 110,526 miles

Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Central Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Mar 2020 100,510 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2020 100,510 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2019 80,897 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 65,119 miles

Front bumper insecure at nearside

Fail 7 Mar 2018 64,932 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Front bumper insecure at nearside

Pass 13 Mar 2017 52,904 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2016 32,717 miles

light scratch on windscreen

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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HG62 VBU 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 76.9%.

Across all 2013 Kia Ceed models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.9% with a typical mileage of 63,975 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 HG62 VBU, 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

How do I check the history of HG62 VBU?

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What year was HG62 VBU registered?

HG62 VBU is a 2013 Kia Ceed, first registered on 31 January 2013.

Is HG62 VBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for HG62 VBU shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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