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KN13 XYC

2013 Kia Ceed

Grey Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

117,756 mi
Last recorded117,756 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Ceed63,975 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN13 XYC
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 117,756 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2026 117,756 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2025 115,472 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2024 113,310 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2024 113,310 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure badly cracked / perished, chords visible (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Mar 2023 109,935 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s & o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Mar 2022 107,220 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s & o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear tyre wearing badly, chopped pattern on inner edge

Pass 10 Mar 2021 102,513 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2020 99,476 miles

smoke emissions too low for test equipment

Pass 22 Mar 2019 85,486 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2019 85,486 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 16 Mar 2018 67,002 miles

Emissions too low for test equipment

Unable to fully inspect center rear seat belt due to fitted seat covers

Fail 16 Mar 2018 67,002 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Emissions too low for test equipment

Unable to fully inspect center rear seat belt due to fitted seat covers

Pass 17 Mar 2017 49,480 miles

smoke emissions too low for test equipment

Pass 4 Mar 2016 27,036 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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KN13 XYC is a 2013 Kia Ceed in Grey 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 KN13 XYC, 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 KN13 XYC?

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What year was KN13 XYC registered?

KN13 XYC is a 2013 Kia Ceed, first registered on 28 March 2013.

Is KN13 XYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for KN13 XYC 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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