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ML13 VEF

2013 Kia Ceed

Silver Diesel 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

130,100 mi
Last recorded130,100 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 Kia Ceed63,975 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML13 VEF
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 130,100 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

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

Pass 5 Nov 2024 124,152 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2023 119,416 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2022 114,899 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2021 109,835 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2021 109,734 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

Pass 22 Oct 2020 103,220 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2019 93,662 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2018 81,607 miles

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

Offside Front wiper blade broken

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

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Nov 2017 69,660 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 63,840 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2017 63,840 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Jun 2016 48,432 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2016 48,432 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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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ML13 VEF is a 2013 Kia Ceed in Silver with a 1,396cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 ML13 VEF, 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 ML13 VEF registered?

ML13 VEF is a 2013 Kia Ceed, first registered on 16 July 2013.

Is ML13 VEF safe to buy?

The MOT history for ML13 VEF shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does ML13 VEF have outstanding finance?

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