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P222 ERR

2013 Kia Ceed

Black Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Mar 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

132,454 mi
Last recorded132,454 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Ceed63,975 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP222 ERR
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 132,454 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and associated components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2025 117,403 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play steering column to rack U/J has slight play (2.2.2 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

drivers door inner release handle broken but still operates

general corrosion on underside and suspension components

Fail 10 Mar 2025 117,403 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play steering column to rack U/J has slight play (2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre 205/55/16 ()

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

drivers door inner release handle broken but still operates

general corrosion on underside and suspension components

Pass 5 Mar 2024 100,172 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2024 100,172 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2023 84,276 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2022 66,127 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2022 66,049 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Mar 2021 48,333 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2020 36,859 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2020 36,859 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Dec 2018 25,895 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2017 22,001 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 15,961 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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P222 ERR is a 2013 Kia Ceed in Black with a 1,582cc diesel 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 P222 ERR, 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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P222 ERR is a 2013 Kia Ceed, first registered on 17 October 2013.

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