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MX13 OEU

2013 Kia Ceed

Silver Diesel 1400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

98,158 mi
Last recorded98,158 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Ceed63,975 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX13 OEU
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2026 98,158 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced subframe (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2025 89,761 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2024 86,345 miles

Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated offside and nearside (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2022 82,952 miles

Front Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated Security catch not working (3.1 (c))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 4 Oct 2022 82,952 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated Security catch not working (3.1 (c))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 28 Sep 2021 70,992 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2020 61,248 miles

Front Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake showing signs of overheating, not binding at time of test

Fail 14 Oct 2020 61,235 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake showing signs of overheating, not binding at time of test

Pass 22 Jan 2018 48,000 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 87,154 miles

Nearside Front tyre starting to crack through tread and wearing outer edge

Offside Front tyre starting to crack through tread and wearing inner edge

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

full length under trays fitted not allow full inspection of all components

Pass 13 May 2016 64,715 miles

Rear brake disc's corroding.

Fail 13 May 2016 64,715 miles

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

Rear brake disc's corroding.

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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MX13 OEU is a 2013 Kia Ceed in Silver with a 1,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MX13 OEU, 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 MX13 OEU registered?

MX13 OEU is a 2013 Kia Ceed, first registered on 31 December 2013.

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