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MA13 BZX

2013 Kia Ceed

Red Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

79,440 mi
Last recorded79,440 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Ceed63,975 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA13 BZX
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2026 79,440 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2025 75,547 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2024 70,888 miles

Vehicle undertray/covers fitted.

Fail 5 Sep 2024 70,787 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Vehicle undertray/covers fitted.

Pass 4 Sep 2023 68,391 miles

engine cover/under tray/under floor covers fitted

Fail 4 Sep 2023 68,390 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on wear bar outer edge cracking in tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

engine cover/under tray/under floor covers fitted

Pass 24 Aug 2022 65,291 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Aug 2021 61,395 miles

engine cover/under tray/under floor covers fitted

Pass 3 Sep 2020 55,448 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2019 50,157 miles

under tray/under floor covers fitted

Pass 8 Sep 2018 43,284 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2018 43,284 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2017 33,203 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 31,129 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 26,591 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 BZX is a 2013 Kia Ceed in Red with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its 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 BZX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of MA13 BZX?

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What year was MA13 BZX registered?

MA13 BZX is a 2013 Kia Ceed, first registered on 30 March 2013.

Is MA13 BZX safe to buy?

The MOT history for MA13 BZX shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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