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SB13 KPP

2013 Kia Ceed

Black Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

101,888 mi
Last recorded101,888 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 Kia Ceed63,975 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB13 KPP
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 101,888 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2024 94,476 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 12 Nov 2024 94,309 miles

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2023 86,694 miles

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

Fail 17 Nov 2023 86,667 miles

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2022 67,232 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2022 65,877 miles

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Mar 2021 64,117 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Mar 2021 64,096 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2020 59,812 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2019 50,734 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 19 Mar 2019 50,734 miles

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 9 Mar 2018 42,422 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2017 35,128 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 28,254 miles

both rear tyre's starting to crack and perish

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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SB13 KPP is a 2013 Kia Ceed in Black with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 SB13 KPP, 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 SB13 KPP registered?

SB13 KPP is a 2013 Kia Ceed, first registered on 13 June 2013.

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