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S23 HNF

2013 Kia Ceed

Black Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

153,756 mi
Last recorded153,756 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 Kia Ceed63,975 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS23 HNF
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 153,756 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2024 146,515 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2023 132,394 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Aug 2023 132,394 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Aug 2022 117,824 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2022 117,824 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2021 102,754 miles

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

Fail 1 Sep 2021 102,754 miles

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

Nearside drl lamp not working

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

Pass 1 Sep 2020 89,310 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2019 68,491 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 53,540 miles

slight corrosion on all brake faces

Fail 4 Apr 2018 53,540 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

slight corrosion on all brake faces

Pass 12 Jun 2017 48,063 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2016 34,781 miles

Front fog lights not working

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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S23 HNF is a 2013 Kia Ceed in Black with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 S23 HNF, 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 S23 HNF registered?

S23 HNF is a 2013 Kia Ceed, first registered on 2 June 2013.

Is S23 HNF safe to buy?

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