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MV63 NBB

2013 Kia Ceed

Red Diesel 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

219,491 mi
Last recorded219,491 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 2013 Kia Ceed63,975 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV63 NBB
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 219,491 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Aug 2025 219,491 miles

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

Driver's seat moving inadvertently (6.2.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2024 215,756 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2024 215,756 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Fail 7 Sep 2024 215,754 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 21 Jul 2023 199,334 miles

Engine oil overfilled

Nearside Front day time running lamp inop

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 20 Jul 2023 199,329 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn excessive in shakers (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Engine oil overfilled

Nearside Front day time running lamp inop

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 18 Jan 2023 182,762 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 26 Jul 2022 169,007 miles

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2022 153,259 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2021 136,420 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2021 136,414 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high main beam bulb incorrectly fitted (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged cracking (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 20 Oct 2020 132,628 miles

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

Fail 20 Oct 2020 132,628 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2019 128,650 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2018 109,797 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2017 85,325 miles

Nearside Front headlight output slightly reduced.

Fail 18 Aug 2017 85,313 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front headlight output slightly reduced.

Pass 16 Sep 2016 62,791 miles

Nearside Front day time running light inoperative

Fail 16 Sep 2016 62,791 miles

Nearside Front day time running light inoperative

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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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MV63 NBB is a 2013 Kia Ceed in Red with a 1,396cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 MV63 NBB, 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 MV63 NBB registered?

MV63 NBB is a 2013 Kia Ceed, first registered on 18 September 2013.

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