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M88 POP

2013 Kia Ceed

Red Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

131,982 mi
Last recorded131,982 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Ceed63,975 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM88 POP
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 131,982 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2026 131,977 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Feb 2025 117,728 miles

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

Pass 29 Feb 2024 104,914 miles

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

Fail 27 Feb 2024 104,868 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2023 90,886 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2022 89,630 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2022 89,629 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2021 85,769 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 23 Apr 2020 82,907 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2019 78,426 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2019 78,426 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

front brake discs heavily corroded

front pads becoming low

Pass 20 Jun 2018 69,271 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2018 69,271 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Jun 2017 55,853 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 37,755 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 37,201 miles

advise engine bay covers & under trays fitted unable to fully inspect

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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M88 POP is a 2013 Kia Ceed in Red with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 M88 POP, 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 M88 POP registered?

M88 POP is a 2013 Kia Ceed, first registered on 3 May 2013.

Is M88 POP safe to buy?

The MOT history for M88 POP shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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