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SC13 RZV

2013 Kia Ceed

Silver Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

42,170 mi
Last recorded42,170 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Ceed63,975 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2026 42,170 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened plus various suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Aug 2026 42,170 miles

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened plus various suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2025 38,432 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear subframe and surrounding suspension corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Aug 2025 38,431 miles

Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear subframe and surrounding suspension corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2024 35,044 miles

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear sub frame and components corroding (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s/f tyre has age related cracking various (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 Sep 2024 35,039 miles

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

Service brake excessively binding both front (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear sub frame and components corroding (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s/f tyre has age related cracking various (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Aug 2023 34,067 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 15 Aug 2022 32,861 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2021 32,068 miles

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

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

n/s/f tyre perished/cracked

Pass 18 Aug 2020 31,412 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2019 29,112 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear brake sticking slightly

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Aug 2018 25,306 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2017 22,123 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 17,967 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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SC13 RZV is a 2013 Kia Ceed in Silver with a 1,582cc diesel 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 SC13 RZV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SC13 RZV registered?

SC13 RZV is a 2013 Kia Ceed, first registered on 12 August 2013.

Is SC13 RZV safe to buy?

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