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KB13 COB

2013 Kia Ceed

Orange Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

128,248 mi
Last recorded128,248 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Ceed63,975 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKB13 COB
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2013
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 128,248 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2026 128,242 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2025 117,623 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated Needs adjustment. (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 12 Jul 2024 108,570 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2023 97,728 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2023 97,726 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BALD ON INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jul 2022 85,249 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2021 58,398 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2020 51,195 miles
Pass 18 May 2019 40,866 miles
Fail 18 May 2019 40,866 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 May 2018 30,950 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2017 28,675 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 23,192 miles

No emissions detected

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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KB13 COB is a 2013 Kia Ceed in Orange with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 KB13 COB, 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 KB13 COB registered?

KB13 COB is a 2013 Kia Ceed, first registered on 30 September 2013.

Is KB13 COB safe to buy?

The MOT history for KB13 COB shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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