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HV13 OCY

2013 Kia Ceed

Blue Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

76,083 mi
Last recorded76,083 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Ceed63,975 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV13 OCY
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 76,083 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jul 2026 76,083 miles

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2025 71,578 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2024 65,410 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 2 Aug 2024 65,410 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 24 Jul 2023 54,449 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))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear inner (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Aug 2022 45,490 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2021 40,740 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2020 38,726 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 33,534 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 27,543 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 23,526 miles

bonnet stay missing

Fail 9 May 2017 23,526 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

bonnet stay missing

Pass 3 May 2016 19,960 miles

Bonnet stay broken

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front daytime running light not working

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 25 Apr 2016 19,959 miles

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

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

Bonnet stay broken

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front daytime running light not working

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Apr 2016 19,959 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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HV13 OCY is a 2013 Kia Ceed in Blue with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HV13 OCY, 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 HV13 OCY registered?

HV13 OCY is a 2013 Kia Ceed, first registered on 25 April 2013.

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