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RK13 ZHV

2013 Kia Ceed

Blue Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

52,081 mi
Last recorded52,081 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Ceed63,975 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK13 ZHV
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 52,081 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 31 Mar 2026 52,037 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2025 47,568 miles

Both Rear Tyres are cracking on the tread.

Pass 13 Mar 2024 42,810 miles

Both Rear Tyres are cracking on the tread.

Fail 13 Mar 2024 42,799 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Both Rear Tyres are cracking on the tread.

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

Pass 14 Mar 2023 37,177 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2023 37,177 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 May 2022 35,461 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Jul 2021 33,320 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2020 31,197 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2019 28,114 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2019 28,114 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2018 23,115 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2017 18,497 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2017 18,497 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2016 13,692 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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RK13 ZHV is a 2013 Kia Ceed in Blue with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 ZHV, 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 RK13 ZHV registered?

RK13 ZHV is a 2013 Kia Ceed, first registered on 8 August 2013.

Is RK13 ZHV safe to buy?

The MOT history for RK13 ZHV shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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