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RO13 VBM

2013 Kia Ceed

Silver Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2024
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

152,546 mi
Last recorded152,546 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2023
Typical for 2013 Kia Ceed63,975 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO13 VBM
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2023 152,546 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2023 152,546 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Dec 2022 148,246 miles

Clutch Biting Point VERY Low

Fail 13 Dec 2022 148,244 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Clutch Biting Point VERY Low

Pass 23 Dec 2021 132,222 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2021 132,121 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2020 113,060 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2019 85,739 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 21 Jun 2018 67,541 miles

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

emissions test not done (too clean to detect)

Pass 19 Jun 2017 49,868 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2016 38,228 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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RO13 VBM is a 2013 Kia Ceed in Silver with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 RO13 VBM, 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 RO13 VBM registered?

RO13 VBM is a 2013 Kia Ceed, first registered on 10 May 2013.

Is RO13 VBM safe to buy?

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