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HY13 VRO

2013 Kia Ceed

Silver Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

156,782 mi
Last recorded156,782 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Ceed63,975 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY13 VRO
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 156,782 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2025 147,372 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2024 139,404 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2023 131,655 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2022 124,191 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2022 124,189 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Twist in tread tyre perished cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Oct 2021 116,722 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2021 116,721 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Pass 29 Oct 2020 99,839 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2020 99,839 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2019 81,834 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2018 68,306 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 28 Jun 2018 68,052 miles

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

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

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 22 Mar 2017 49,072 miles

Both front tyres nearing legal limit / worn inside shoulders

Pass 29 Feb 2016 31,395 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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HY13 VRO is a 2013 Kia Ceed in Silver with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 HY13 VRO, 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 HY13 VRO registered?

HY13 VRO is a 2013 Kia Ceed, first registered on 19 March 2013.

Is HY13 VRO safe to buy?

The MOT history for HY13 VRO shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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