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NL13 TFV

2013 Kia Ceed

Red Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

84,511 mi
Last recorded84,511 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2025
Typical for 2013 Kia Ceed63,975 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL13 TFV
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2025 84,511 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Apr 2025 84,511 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth inner (5.2.3 (e))

Parking brake efficiency only just met

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2024 75,234 miles

Nearside Front DRL not working

Fail 16 Apr 2024 75,019 miles

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

Nearside Front DRL not working

Pass 21 Apr 2023 65,512 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 23 Apr 2022 58,765 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2021 51,654 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2020 49,636 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2019 48,548 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2018 40,359 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2017 31,533 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 28,100 miles

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

nsr tyre cracking and smooth on outer edge

osr tyre cracking and cut but no cords showing

Pass 16 Mar 2016 20,756 miles

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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NL13 TFV is a 2013 Kia Ceed in Red with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 NL13 TFV, 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 NL13 TFV registered?

NL13 TFV is a 2013 Kia Ceed, first registered on 22 March 2013.

Is NL13 TFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for NL13 TFV shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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