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MF13 YHV

2013 Kia Ceed

Silver Diesel 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

145,572 mi
Last recorded145,572 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Ceed63,975 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 145,572 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2025 144,930 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 5 Jun 2025 144,926 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 31 May 2024 142,052 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front driving lamp not working

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

Pass 22 May 2023 131,008 miles

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 26 May 2022 122,498 miles

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

Fail 26 May 2022 122,498 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 May 2021 111,326 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2020 103,926 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Clutch pedal rubber missing

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Apr 2019 91,856 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 80,579 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2018 80,579 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2017 68,018 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn with deep lips (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn with deep lips (3.5.1i)

Offside Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' 4.mm (8.3.1a)

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

Fail 12 Apr 2017 68,018 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn with deep lips (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn with deep lips (3.5.1i)

Offside Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' 4.mm (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 10 May 2016 51,394 miles

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

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 YHV is a 2013 Kia Ceed in Silver with a 1,396cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 YHV, 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

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What year was MF13 YHV registered?

MF13 YHV is a 2013 Kia Ceed, first registered on 22 May 2013.

Is MF13 YHV safe to buy?

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