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SC13 DHO

2013 Kia Ceed

Silver Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

110,680 mi
Last recorded110,680 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Ceed63,975 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC13 DHO
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 110,680 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Outer pad getting low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Brake slightly binding (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 4 Jun 2026 110,318 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high Dips too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam Dip not working (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Forward track control arm outer ball joint gaiter split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Outer pad getting low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Brake slightly binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 26 Jun 2025 99,277 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both tyres worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Jun 2025 99,182 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side Hand brake no reading (1.4.1 (a))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Brake pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both tyres worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jun 2024 85,644 miles
Pass 31 May 2023 71,795 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both N/S & O/S (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jun 2022 61,136 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 May 2021 59,993 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Jun 2020 41,993 miles

emission too clean for reading

engine cover fitted

under tray fitted

Pass 23 Oct 2019 38,845 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2019 38,844 miles

Offside Front Steering locking device missing (2.1.3 (d))

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

Pass 24 Oct 2018 31,278 miles

Offside front tyre worn on edges

Offside rear tyre starting to crack between treads

Fail 23 Oct 2018 31,278 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside front tyre worn on edges

Offside rear tyre starting to crack between treads

Pass 4 Jul 2017 23,829 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 16,837 miles

Nearside Front tyre bald on outer edges

Nearside Front tyre bald on outer edges

Offside Front daytime lighting flickering

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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SC13 DHO is a 2013 Kia Ceed in Silver 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 SC13 DHO, 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 SC13 DHO registered?

SC13 DHO is a 2013 Kia Ceed, first registered on 15 July 2013.

Is SC13 DHO safe to buy?

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