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RV13 ABF

2013 Kia Ceed

Black Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Sep 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

148,684 mi
Last recorded148,684 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 Kia Ceed63,975 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV13 ABF
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2025 148,684 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2024 138,601 miles
Fail 30 May 2024 137,775 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2023 121,332 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2021 105,894 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2021 105,856 miles
Pass 31 May 2019 75,467 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 59,092 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 43,646 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2017 43,576 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2015 21,339 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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RV13 ABF is a 2013 Kia Ceed in Black 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 RV13 ABF, 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

How do I check the history of RV13 ABF?

You can check the full history of RV13 ABF by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was RV13 ABF registered?

RV13 ABF is a 2013 Kia Ceed, first registered on 15 March 2013.

Is RV13 ABF safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV13 ABF shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does RV13 ABF have outstanding finance?

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