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MA13 BSZ

2013 Kia Ceed

Silver Diesel 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

114,093 mi
Last recorded114,093 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2025
Typical for 2013 Kia Ceed63,975 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA13 BSZ
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2025 114,093 miles

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

Clutch issue

Fail 17 Feb 2025 114,091 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 Opacity fails (8.2.2.2 (b))

Front Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction Intermittant. (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

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

Clutch issue

Pass 22 Feb 2024 109,487 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2023 106,415 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2022 103,969 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Feb 2022 103,967 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2021 102,356 miles

Offside Front day time running light not working

Pass 27 Feb 2020 101,409 miles

Offside Front Day time running light not working

Pass 21 Feb 2019 92,431 miles

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

Fail 21 Feb 2019 92,431 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Pass 10 Feb 2018 83,036 miles

Offside Front Daytime running light not working

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

Pass 28 Feb 2017 71,397 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2016 54,998 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 18 Apr 2016 54,998 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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MA13 BSZ is a 2013 Kia Ceed in Silver with a 1,396cc diesel 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 MA13 BSZ, 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 MA13 BSZ registered?

MA13 BSZ is a 2013 Kia Ceed, first registered on 23 May 2013.

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