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MV13 UBJ

2013 Kia Ceed

Black Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2024
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

156,373 mi
Last recorded156,373 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2023
Typical for 2013 Kia Ceed63,975 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV13 UBJ
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2023 156,373 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Sep 2023 156,373 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2022 148,336 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2021 139,164 miles

N/s headlamp slightly cloudy, exhaust flexi deteriorating slight oil seepage

Fail 9 Jun 2021 139,160 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

N/s headlamp slightly cloudy, flexi insecure, slight oil seepage, parking brakes only just met requirements.

Pass 19 Mar 2020 133,164 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Mar 2020 133,164 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2019 105,555 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Mar 2019 105,555 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working lose connection on wire (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 94,968 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 12 Apr 2018 94,968 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working sidelight 1 x 501 capless bulb. (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working sidelight 1 x 501 capless bulb. (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam 1 bulb fitted. (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1 x 24 wiper fitted. (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2017 68,990 miles

Front tyres wearing inner edges.

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2016 43,696 miles

Nearside Front steering rack inner joint play

Offside Rear steering rack inner joint play

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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MV13 UBJ is a 2013 Kia Ceed in Black with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 MV13 UBJ, 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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MV13 UBJ is a 2013 Kia Ceed, first registered on 23 March 2013.

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