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KU13 WUK

2013 Kia Ceed

Black Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Mar 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

185,545 mi
Last recorded185,545 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Ceed63,975 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU13 WUK
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 185,545 miles

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 12 Mar 2026 185,543 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Mar 2025 178,068 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2024 170,061 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2023 155,827 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2022 142,300 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Mar 2021 129,354 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2020 120,375 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Mar 2019 103,051 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2018 84,420 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 6 Mar 2018 84,420 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Registration plate lamp not working both rear (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 7 Mar 2017 61,980 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 39,710 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2016 39,651 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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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KU13 WUK is a 2013 Kia Ceed in Black 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 KU13 WUK, 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 KU13 WUK registered?

KU13 WUK is a 2013 Kia Ceed, first registered on 11 March 2013.

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