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PFZ 8981

2013 Kia Ceed

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

54,740 mi
Last recorded54,740 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Ceed63,975 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPFZ 8981
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 54,740 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 29 May 2026 54,740 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 May 2025 53,436 miles

Rear brakepads low

Pass 20 May 2024 52,156 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 23 May 2023 51,471 miles

OSF tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 11 May 2022 49,479 miles

OSF tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 11 May 2022 49,479 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

OSF tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 2 Jun 2021 46,666 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2020 44,753 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 35,899 miles

NSR tyre worn and cracking on edges

Pass 4 Apr 2018 28,211 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 20,380 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2017 20,379 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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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PFZ 8981 is a 2013 Kia Ceed in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 2013 Kia Ceed models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.9% with a typical mileage of 63,975 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 PFZ 8981, 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 PFZ 8981 registered?

PFZ 8981 is a 2013 Kia Ceed, first registered on 13 December 2013.

Is PFZ 8981 safe to buy?

The MOT history for PFZ 8981 shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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