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NV13 XAS

2013 Kia Ceed

Silver Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

141,333 mi
Last recorded141,333 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2013 Kia Ceed63,975 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV13 XAS
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 141,333 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread starting to delaminate (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge starting to wear on the inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 26 Aug 2025 141,332 miles

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread starting to delaminate (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge starting to wear on the inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 3 Sep 2024 136,908 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Aug 2024 136,722 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2023 124,101 miles

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

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))

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

Pass 9 Sep 2022 112,246 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2021 99,765 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

oi level low

Fail 7 Sep 2021 99,765 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

oi level low

Pass 1 Sep 2020 89,925 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2019 79,969 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2018 69,036 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 31 Aug 2018 69,025 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45/17 flat spots tread separation (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 7 Sep 2017 52,959 miles

both rear tyres cracking in tread

Pass 24 Aug 2016 31,470 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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NV13 XAS is a 2013 Kia Ceed in Silver with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 NV13 XAS, 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 NV13 XAS registered?

NV13 XAS is a 2013 Kia Ceed, first registered on 27 August 2013.

Is NV13 XAS safe to buy?

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