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SCA 57P

2013 Kia Ceed

Black Diesel 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

140,002 mi
Last recorded140,002 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Ceed63,975 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSCA 57P
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 140,002 miles

Nearside Front Lower DRL Inop

Nearside Front Lower Fog Light Loose

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush perished and partially unbonded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Ball Joint boot perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone Bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Trailing arm bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2025 128,360 miles

Aux belt worn

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner bush slightly deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing close to wear bars (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Daytime running lamp not working

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner bush slightly deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush slightly deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Feb 2025 128,265 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Aux belt worn

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner bush slightly deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing close to wear bars (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Daytime running lamp not working

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner bush slightly deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush slightly deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2024 117,174 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2024 117,174 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 9 Feb 2023 107,779 miles

Both rear axle bushes perishing.

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

Pass 3 Mar 2022 97,237 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2022 97,237 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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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SCA 57P is a 2013 Kia Ceed in Black with a 1,396cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 SCA 57P, 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 SCA 57P registered?

SCA 57P is a 2013 Kia Ceed, first registered on 31 December 2013.

Is SCA 57P safe to buy?

The MOT history for SCA 57P shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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