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R21 TMD

2013 Kia Ceed

Red Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

101,645 mi
Last recorded101,645 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 Kia Ceed63,975 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR21 TMD
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 101,645 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2024 94,400 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Lumpy inner edge all the way round (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 23 Oct 2024 94,400 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. Spare fitted (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Lumpy inner edge all the way round (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Oct 2023 86,253 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2023 86,153 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 13 Oct 2022 73,843 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2021 55,886 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2020 39,706 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2019 36,094 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2018 30,022 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 22,268 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 16,834 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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R21 TMD is a 2013 Kia Ceed in Red with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 R21 TMD, 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 R21 TMD registered?

R21 TMD is a 2013 Kia Ceed, first registered on 16 September 2013.

Is R21 TMD safe to buy?

The MOT history for R21 TMD shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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