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R20 RDS

2013 Kia Ceed

Silver Diesel 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

125,837 mi
Last recorded125,837 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 Kia Ceed63,975 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR20 RDS
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 125,837 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2024 118,603 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Nov 2024 118,603 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2023 111,112 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 7 Nov 2022 103,957 miles

Front corrosion on subframe.

Rear corrosion on subframe.

Fail 7 Nov 2022 103,957 miles

Rear corrosion on subframe.

Front corrosion on subframe.

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

Pass 22 Nov 2021 97,363 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2021 97,363 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Nov 2020 88,494 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2019 82,270 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2018 74,612 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2017 65,508 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 21 Nov 2016 55,710 miles

Central Front under tray fitted,unable to test area

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

Nearside Rear tyre,tread cracking/perished

Nearside under tray fitted,unable to test area

Offside under tray fitted,unable to test area

tyre,tread cracking/perished

Pass 27 Nov 2015 45,680 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and unevenly worn on the edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and unevenly worn on the edges (4.1.E.1)

all brake discs lipped but still serviceable

engine has covers fitted so unable to fully see all testable items

engine oil between min and max on dipstick approx 1/2 a litre low

front spoiler,under trays and rear engine mount scuffed

rear number plate starting to peel around edges

underside of vehicle has covers fitted so unable to fully see all testable items

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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R20 RDS is a 2013 Kia Ceed in Silver with a 1,396cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 R20 RDS, 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 R20 RDS registered?

R20 RDS is a 2013 Kia Ceed, first registered on 13 February 2013.

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