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MF13 XUY

2013 Kia Ceed

Silver Diesel 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

108,535 mi
Last recorded108,535 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Ceed63,975 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 108,535 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened A nd various suspension and braking components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Jan 2026 108,484 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened A nd various suspension and braking components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2024 100,318 miles

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

Offside Front daytime running light not working

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and various suspension and brake components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Apr 2024 100,312 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front daytime running light not working

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and various suspension and brake components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2023 96,254 miles

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

Fail 23 Mar 2023 96,096 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 32% imbalance (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 24% imbalance (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2022 90,188 miles

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

under covers fitted obscuring view

various suspension and brake components corroded

Fail 8 Mar 2022 90,158 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working daytime running light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

under covers fitted obscuring view

various suspension and brake components corroded

Pass 19 Mar 2021 84,730 miles

CHECKED WHATS VISIBLE

Offside Front OFFSIDE FRONT DAYTIME LIGHT OUT .

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 19 Mar 2021 84,724 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

CHECKED WHATS VISIBLE

Offside Front OFFSIDE FRONT DAYTIME LIGHT OUT .

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 6 Mar 2020 79,419 miles

CHECKED WHATS VISIBLE .

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE 2MM. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front OFFSIDE FRONT DAYTIME LIGHT OUT .

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE 1.6MM (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Feb 2020 79,339 miles

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

CHECKED WHATS VISIBLE .

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin NEED FRONT PADS SOON . (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE 2MM. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front OFFSIDE FRONT DAYTIME LIGHT OUT .

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE 1.6MM (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Mar 2019 70,809 miles

rear brake pads low ?-- wheel removal required for closer inspection

Fail 28 Feb 2019 70,803 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm outer edge worn smooth and wall has a cut deep enough to expose inner cords (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

rear brake pads low ?-- wheel removal required for closer inspection

Pass 15 Mar 2018 62,121 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2018 62,120 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Jul 2017 57,942 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2016 44,168 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 13 Jul 2016 44,168 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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 XUY is a 2013 Kia Ceed in Silver with a 1,396cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 MF13 XUY, 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 XUY registered?

MF13 XUY is a 2013 Kia Ceed, first registered on 16 July 2013.

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