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OV13 KFA

2013 Kia Ceed

Black Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

139,885 mi
Last recorded139,885 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 Kia Ceed63,975 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV13 KFA
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 139,885 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2024 120,780 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2023 101,502 miles

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

Fail 23 Nov 2023 101,501 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2022 84,693 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2021 66,458 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2021 52,058 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2020 52,040 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2019 48,483 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2018 44,087 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2017 40,035 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2017 40,034 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 20 May 2016 35,616 miles

Both front brake discs corroded on the inner surface.

Offside rear tyre worn badly on the inner edge.

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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OV13 KFA is a 2013 Kia Ceed in Black 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 OV13 KFA, 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 OV13 KFA registered?

OV13 KFA is a 2013 Kia Ceed, first registered on 30 May 2013.

Is OV13 KFA safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV13 KFA 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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