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MK13 ZPC

2013 Kia Ceed

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

55,386 mi
Last recorded55,386 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Ceed63,975 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK13 ZPC
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 55,386 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2026 55,386 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2025 49,614 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2025 49,614 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 May 2024 46,639 miles
Fail 25 May 2024 46,634 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2023 44,042 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2023 44,038 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2022 39,866 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2021 34,951 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2020 31,145 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2019 27,680 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2019 27,680 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2018 22,340 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2017 17,811 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2016 13,124 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 9,532 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2016 9,532 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 ZPC is a 2013 Kia Ceed in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 MK13 ZPC, 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 ZPC registered?

MK13 ZPC is a 2013 Kia Ceed, first registered on 4 March 2013.

Is MK13 ZPC safe to buy?

The MOT history for MK13 ZPC shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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