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RK13 KLE

2013 Kia Ceed

White Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

142,307 mi
Last recorded142,307 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 2013 Kia Ceed63,975 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK13 KLE
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 142,307 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2024 139,350 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2023 136,479 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2022 129,283 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2021 120,902 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2019 111,228 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2018 107,322 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 5 Mar 2018 107,322 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2055516v michelin (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Feb 2017 92,199 miles

Rear brake discs worn.

Undertray fitted.

Fail 24 Feb 2017 92,199 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake discs worn.

Rear brake discs worn.

Undertray fitted.

Pass 18 Feb 2016 66,254 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 18 Feb 2016 66,254 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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RK13 KLE is a 2013 Kia Ceed in White with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RK13 KLE, 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 RK13 KLE registered?

RK13 KLE is a 2013 Kia Ceed, first registered on 4 March 2013.

Is RK13 KLE safe to buy?

The MOT history for RK13 KLE shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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