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MF13 XUW

2013 Kia Ceed

Silver Diesel 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

103,438 mi
Last recorded103,438 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 Kia Ceed63,975 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF13 XUW
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 103,438 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Oct 2025 103,438 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2024 97,198 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2024 97,198 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 7 Oct 2023 94,869 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2023 94,869 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Oct 2022 81,279 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 14 Oct 2022 81,279 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 4 Oct 2021 74,618 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

oil level above maximum

Pass 12 Oct 2020 69,657 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Child seats fitted rear inhibiting seat belt check.

Engine oil level appears over maximum

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

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2019 64,540 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Engine oil level appears over filled ?

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Child seat fitted inhibiting seat belt inspection

Offside Rear Child seat fitted inhibiting seat belt inspection.

Pass 27 Sep 2018 59,142 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2017 55,564 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2017 51,536 miles
Fail 4 May 2017 51,536 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 May 2016 40,528 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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MF13 XUW is a 2013 Kia Ceed in Silver with a 1,396cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 MF13 XUW, 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 MF13 XUW registered?

MF13 XUW is a 2013 Kia Ceed, first registered on 1 July 2013.

Is MF13 XUW safe to buy?

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