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PIL 669

2013 Kia Ceed

Black Diesel 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

104,582 mi
Last recorded104,582 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Ceed63,975 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPIL 669
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 104,582 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2025 85,680 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2025 85,680 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2024 68,150 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2023 49,902 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2022 37,440 miles

Offside Drl not working

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush on lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged Tyre wall scuffed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre On edge of tyre not repairable ()

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

Fail 10 Mar 2022 37,440 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Drl not working

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush on lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged Tyre wall scuffed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre On edge of tyre not repairable ()

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

Fail 11 Feb 2022 37,323 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp lens seriously defective (4.2.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Lower Daytime running lamp inop

Pass 12 Feb 2021 33,123 miles

Offside Front Lower o/s/f daytime running lamp inop

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged o/s door mirror casing missing (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2020 29,826 miles

Offside door mirror cover missing

front brake pads worn low

Pass 15 Feb 2019 25,250 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2018 20,923 miles

Front bumper damaged

Fail 27 Jan 2018 20,923 miles

Front bumper damaged

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both front (8.2.2)

Pass 3 Feb 2017 15,812 miles

both front tyres low on edges

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Feb 2016 11,923 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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PIL 669 is a 2013 Kia Ceed in Black with a 1,396cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 PIL 669, 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 PIL 669 registered?

PIL 669 is a 2013 Kia Ceed, first registered on 27 November 2013.

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