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SC13 RFJ

2013 Kia Ceed

White Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

94,204 mi
Last recorded94,204 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Ceed63,975 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC13 RFJ
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2026 94,204 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack ends (2.3 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle suspension etc (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn wishbone axle suspension arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Aug 2026 94,201 miles

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack ends (2.3 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle suspension etc (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn wishbone axle suspension arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2025 88,369 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear axle and rear suspension (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2024 81,045 miles

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle rear suspension (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Aug 2024 81,045 miles

Offside Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle rear suspension (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2023 73,736 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2022 66,997 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2022 66,997 miles

Nearside Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Aug 2021 60,908 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2021 60,908 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Nov 2020 58,258 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2019 52,027 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2018 47,794 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2017 43,398 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2017 43,386 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Lamp intermittant /faulty (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 14 Jul 2016 37,066 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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 RFJ is a 2013 Kia Ceed in White with a 1,591cc petrol 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 SC13 RFJ, 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 RFJ registered?

SC13 RFJ is a 2013 Kia Ceed, first registered on 13 August 2013.

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