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HW13 GAO

2013 Kia Ceed

Black Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

76,526 mi
Last recorded76,526 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 Kia Ceed63,975 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW13 GAO
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 76,526 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2024 59,188 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2024 59,127 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2023 56,733 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Nov 2022 53,232 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Nov 2022 53,232 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Oct 2021 45,309 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 13 Oct 2020 40,125 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2020 40,125 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2019 37,233 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in windscreen. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2018 30,752 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Sep 2017 24,584 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 12,638 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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HW13 GAO is a 2013 Kia Ceed in Black with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 HW13 GAO, 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 HW13 GAO registered?

HW13 GAO is a 2013 Kia Ceed, first registered on 22 April 2013.

Is HW13 GAO safe to buy?

The MOT history for HW13 GAO shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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