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MT62 HLP

2013 Kia Ceed

Blue Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

146,195 mi
Last recorded146,195 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Ceed63,975 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT62 HLP
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 15 Jan 2026 146,195 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jan 2025 140,869 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2025 140,869 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2024 128,441 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2023 118,093 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2023 118,081 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play balljoint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jan 2022 104,892 miles

oil leak

Pass 8 Jan 2021 92,884 miles

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

Fail 6 Jan 2021 92,852 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jan 2020 80,235 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 3 Jan 2019 70,512 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2018 62,429 miles

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

Fail 7 Jan 2018 62,422 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2017 51,010 miles

Nearside Rear ADVISE TYRE PERISHED. 205/55 16.

Pass 30 Dec 2015 41,061 miles

offside side lamp brighter than nearside

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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MT62 HLP is a 2013 Kia Ceed in Blue with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 MT62 HLP, 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 MT62 HLP registered?

MT62 HLP is a 2013 Kia Ceed, first registered on 11 January 2013.

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