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SA13 GVL

2013 Kia Ceed

Silver Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

84,907 mi
Last recorded84,907 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Ceed63,975 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA13 GVL
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 84,907 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 28 Mar 2025 79,605 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2025 79,601 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2024 74,382 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2024 74,377 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2023 68,859 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2023 68,854 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2022 61,413 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2021 54,507 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 23 Jul 2020 53,109 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2020 53,109 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system on caliper (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Apr 2019 45,966 miles

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

Fail 10 Apr 2019 45,966 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55 r16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front brake pads getting low

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2018 38,582 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 32,364 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge and cracking in the tread

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge of tread

Pass 15 Apr 2016 24,627 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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SA13 GVL is a 2013 Kia Ceed in Silver with a 1,582cc diesel 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 SA13 GVL, 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 SA13 GVL registered?

SA13 GVL is a 2013 Kia Ceed, first registered on 8 July 2013.

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