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MK13 UTW

2013 Kia Ceed

Black Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

124,108 mi
Last recorded124,108 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Ceed63,975 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK13 UTW
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 124,108 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2025 108,740 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2024 95,825 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2023 89,154 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2022 85,227 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2021 78,235 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 28 Apr 2020 71,388 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 65,060 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2018 56,396 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 45,350 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 37,555 miles

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

temp repair carried out to offside rear bumper

Fail 1 Feb 2016 35,917 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has a product on the light source so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users Bumper Corner , Sharp edge (6.1.B.1b)

Offside Front minor flicker present from side light

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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MK13 UTW is a 2013 Kia Ceed in Black with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 MK13 UTW, 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 MK13 UTW registered?

MK13 UTW is a 2013 Kia Ceed, first registered on 25 March 2013.

Is MK13 UTW safe to buy?

The MOT history for MK13 UTW shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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