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KW13 HCN

2013 Kia Ceed

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

111,250 mi
Last recorded111,250 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 Kia Ceed63,975 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW13 HCN
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 111,250 miles

2 Litres of oil added before test

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Offside rear quarter panel dented (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Nearside and offside ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Discs scored / corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded Nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective Blade split (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2024 98,402 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Weeping grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Quarter panel dented (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Discs scored / corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jun 2023 80,579 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip in swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective minor smears on screen (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2022 72,386 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre nail in tread / outer side wall damage ()

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil residue engine / manifold area's (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2021 65,041 miles

Play in steering rack

Fail 12 Jul 2021 65,011 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack

Pass 14 Jul 2020 55,528 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 13 Jul 2019 46,476 miles

Both front wipers split but still clearing screen

Clutch worn

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

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

Rear Both rear tyres have slight cracks

Pass 16 Jul 2018 33,486 miles

Engine Cover Fitted

Rear Both rear Service Brake Performance Just met MOT Standards.

Fail 16 Jul 2018 33,486 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low Both (4.1.2 (a))

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

Engine Cover Fitted

Nearside Front Day time running light Flickering

Offside Front Day Time running light Not Working

Rear Both rear Service Brake Performance Just met MOT Standards.

Fail 5 May 2018 33,020 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 18 May 2017 21,484 miles
Fail 17 May 2017 21,484 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Jun 2016 17,798 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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KW13 HCN is a 2013 Kia Ceed in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 KW13 HCN, 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 KW13 HCN registered?

KW13 HCN is a 2013 Kia Ceed, first registered on 17 June 2013.

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