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OFZ 1078

2013 Kia Ceed

Red Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jan 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

91,956 mi
Last recorded91,956 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Ceed63,975 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOFZ 1078
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2026 91,956 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2026 91,951 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Dec 2024 82,191 miles

Front Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Oil leak, but not excessive Drive shaft oil seal. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Dec 2023 77,662 miles

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

Fail 20 Dec 2023 73,642 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Over heated.... (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2022 66,102 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2022 62,271 miles

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

Pass 29 Dec 2020 61,022 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides starting to lip (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2019 55,958 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2019 40,377 miles

nearside front wheel slightly binding

Fail 12 Jan 2019 40,377 miles

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

nearside front wheel slightly binding

Pass 11 Jan 2018 22,740 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2017 7,377 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2016 5,089 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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OFZ 1078 is a 2013 Kia Ceed in Red with a 1,400cc petrol 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 OFZ 1078, 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 OFZ 1078 registered?

OFZ 1078 is a 2013 Kia Ceed, first registered on 4 June 2013.

Is OFZ 1078 safe to buy?

The MOT history for OFZ 1078 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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