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N40 AYB

2013 Kia Ceed

Black Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

85,738 mi
Last recorded85,738 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Ceed63,975 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN40 AYB
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 85,738 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2026 85,729 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2025 82,567 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2024 81,059 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2023 78,298 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2023 78,291 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play nearside and offside (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2022 74,130 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2021 72,691 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2020 62,529 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))

Pass 15 Jul 2019 53,038 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 39,545 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 29,588 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 21,031 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit and offside front inner (4.1.E.1)

Fail 14 Jul 2016 21,031 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit and offside front inner (4.1.E.1)

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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N40 AYB is a 2013 Kia Ceed in Black with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 N40 AYB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N40 AYB registered?

N40 AYB is a 2013 Kia Ceed, first registered on 15 July 2013.

Is N40 AYB safe to buy?

The MOT history for N40 AYB shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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