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NU13 XLG

2013 Kia Ceed

Blue Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

125,330 mi
Last recorded125,330 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Ceed63,975 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU13 XLG
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 125,330 miles

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

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

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2025 115,344 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2024 107,930 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2023 99,389 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2022 94,728 miles

aux belt perished

Fail 6 Jul 2022 94,724 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect and wet to bottom (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect and wet to bottom (5.3.2 (d))

aux belt perished

Pass 7 Jul 2021 76,387 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 6 Jul 2021 76,381 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2020 64,639 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slight split in boot (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and edges worn (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and edges worn (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 3 Jul 2020 64,204 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose connection leaking on an air braking system brake flexi to caliper joint (1.1.12 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slight split in boot (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and edges worn (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and edges worn (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 10 May 2019 48,894 miles

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Fail 9 May 2019 48,894 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 10 May 2018 42,130 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Apr 2017 34,849 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 29,798 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit In side edge worn off. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit in side edge worn off. (4.1.E.1)

Fail 12 May 2016 29,796 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Front front parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit In side edge worn off. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit in side edge worn off. (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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NU13 XLG is a 2013 Kia Ceed in Blue with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 NU13 XLG, 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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NU13 XLG is a 2013 Kia Ceed, first registered on 29 June 2013.

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