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KS13 ECX

2013 Kia Ceed

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

65,250 mi
Last recorded65,250 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Ceed63,975 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS13 ECX
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 65,250 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2025 58,178 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2025 58,178 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2024 53,020 miles
Pass 26 May 2023 46,115 miles
Pass 20 May 2022 40,424 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 21 May 2021 35,021 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 21 May 2021 35,020 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2020 30,865 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2020 30,865 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm and wearing on inside & outside edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inside & outside edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 May 2019 27,539 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inside & outside edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inside & outside edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 May 2019 27,539 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))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inside & outside edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inside & outside edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 May 2018 24,330 miles
Fail 24 May 2018 24,330 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 May 2017 21,211 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 17,018 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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KS13 ECX is a 2013 Kia Ceed in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 KS13 ECX, 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 KS13 ECX?

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What year was KS13 ECX registered?

KS13 ECX is a 2013 Kia Ceed, first registered on 29 May 2013.

Is KS13 ECX safe to buy?

The MOT history for KS13 ECX shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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