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MM13 ESN

2013 Kia Ceed

Red Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

135,268 mi
Last recorded135,268 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Ceed63,975 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM13 ESN
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 135,268 miles

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Jul 2026 135,268 miles

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Apr 2025 122,551 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Apr 2024 109,275 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2024 109,265 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Pass 1 May 2023 105,755 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2023 105,752 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn x2 Front. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm NSR/OSF (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Jul 2022 96,200 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked. (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge min 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jul 2021 84,447 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked Slightly To Left Hand Side (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer Sidewall Scrubbed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Outer Sidewall Scrubbed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Jul 2020 73,964 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2019 63,269 miles

Clutch Biting Point Very Low And Only Just Clearing For Gear Selection

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

Nearside Rear Shock Absorber Bump Stop Perished

Nearside Rear Tyre Outer Sidewall Scrubbed

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre Outer Sidewall Scrubbed

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

Offside Rear Shock Absorber Bump Stop Perished

Fail 3 Jul 2019 63,269 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords damaged Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Clutch Biting Point Very Low And Only Just Clearing For Gear Selection

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock Absorber Bump Stop Perished

Nearside Rear Tyre Outer Sidewall Scrubbed

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre Outer Sidewall Scrubbed

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

Offside Rear Shock Absorber Bump Stop Perished

Pass 2 Jul 2018 53,546 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Jul 2018 53,546 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2017 40,675 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2016 30,550 miles

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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MM13 ESN is a 2013 Kia Ceed in Red with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 MM13 ESN, 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 MM13 ESN registered?

MM13 ESN is a 2013 Kia Ceed, first registered on 25 July 2013.

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