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PF13 XAD

2013 Kia Ceed

Silver Diesel 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

153,674 mi
Last recorded153,674 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Ceed63,975 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF13 XAD
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 153,674 miles

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

Fail 10 Apr 2026 153,658 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Apr 2025 138,972 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2025 138,972 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 Apr 2024 129,764 miles
Pass 13 May 2023 120,392 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2022 109,333 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2021 104,884 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2020 100,607 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2019 94,645 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2018 87,024 miles

Nearside Front Outer bead rim slight distortion

both front tyres wearing down

Fail 25 Jun 2018 87,022 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device excessively deteriorated (3.1 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer bead rim slight distortion

Rear both brake disc inner faces corroded

both front tyres wearing down

Pass 16 Jun 2017 75,983 miles

both front tyres 3mm

rear brake pads look to be getting low

Fail 16 Jun 2017 75,983 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both front tyres 3mm

n/s/f tyre 3mm

rear brake pads look to be getting low

Pass 14 Jun 2016 59,446 miles

Wipers smear

Fail 10 Jun 2016 59,445 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Front pads look low - Hard to see

Wipers smear

Pass 30 Jun 2015 39,798 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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PF13 XAD is a 2013 Kia Ceed in Silver with a 1,396cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 PF13 XAD, 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 PF13 XAD registered?

PF13 XAD is a 2013 Kia Ceed, first registered on 28 June 2013.

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