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L888 HMW

2013 Kia Ceed

White Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2024
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

83,038 mi
Last recorded83,038 miles
Recorded on27 May 2023
Typical for 2013 Kia Ceed63,975 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL888 HMW
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 May 2023 83,038 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2022 78,490 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2021 71,567 miles

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

Nearside Front headlamp washer miss diercted

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jul 2020 64,810 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2020 59,782 miles

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))

Pass 21 Feb 2019 46,761 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2019 46,761 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Apr 2018 44,890 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear tyre is split

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear brake is lightly binding on

covers fitted

Fail 30 Apr 2018 44,890 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear tyre is split

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear brake is lightly binding on

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

covers fitted

Pass 12 Apr 2017 40,999 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

covers fitted

Pass 22 Mar 2016 27,367 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2016 27,367 miles

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

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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L888 HMW is a 2013 Kia Ceed in White with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 L888 HMW, 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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L888 HMW is a 2013 Kia Ceed, first registered on 25 March 2013.

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