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S40 YEB

2013 Kia Ceed

Black Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 May 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

76,908 mi
Last recorded76,908 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Ceed63,975 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS40 YEB
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 76,908 miles

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

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

Pass 22 May 2025 72,106 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2024 67,205 miles
Fail 24 May 2024 67,205 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2023 59,078 miles
Pass 25 May 2022 52,248 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2021 47,421 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2020 46,141 miles

nearside front tyre on 3mm.

Pass 2 Jul 2019 40,613 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2019 40,613 miles

Electronic parking brake control defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre has flat spot and uneven tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre has wear on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 2 Jul 2018 34,058 miles

Rear Both rear tyres cracking slightly

Fail 2 Jul 2018 34,057 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front front wipers smearing slightly

Rear Both rear tyres cracking slightly

Pass 14 Jul 2017 27,033 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 22,246 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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S40 YEB is a 2013 Kia Ceed in Black with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 S40 YEB, 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 S40 YEB registered?

S40 YEB is a 2013 Kia Ceed, first registered on 15 October 2013.

Is S40 YEB safe to buy?

The MOT history for S40 YEB shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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