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MA13 BUF

2013 Kia Ceed

Silver Diesel 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

152,099 mi
Last recorded152,099 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 Kia Ceed63,975 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 152,099 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2024 148,008 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2023 143,634 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 23 Nov 2022 133,639 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2022 133,639 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Nov 2021 118,943 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Fail 19 Nov 2021 118,682 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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))

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2020 104,475 miles

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

Fail 13 Nov 2020 104,069 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 May 2019 87,199 miles
Pass 7 May 2018 77,933 miles

Advise clutch biting point at very bottom of pedal

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 17 May 2017 64,264 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 May 2016 44,767 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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MA13 BUF is a 2013 Kia Ceed in Silver with a 1,396cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 2013 Kia Ceed models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.9% with a typical mileage of 63,975 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 MA13 BUF, 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 BUF registered?

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

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The MOT history for MA13 BUF shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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